Stalls at Durham Women's Gala on 30th June

If anyone would like a stall at Durham Women's Gala on 30th June, contact Maura by Facebook Durham Womens Gala 2018

Maths and English sessions for women at WHiST

Places still available for women's classes in English and maths. More info here

Domestic Abuse Bill Consultation responses

The consultation on the government’s proposed Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill closed on the 31^st May. Read some of the responses submitted:

Women most at risk of experiencing partner abuse in England and Wales: years ending March 2015 to 2017

The Office for National Statistics has released data regarding the characteristics of women who have been victims of partner abuse, in support of the Sustainable Development Goal 5 and the aim to end violence against women and girls. Main points of the findings:

Ben Hoare Bell round up of Domestic Violence and VAW law issues

Here is the latest Domestic Violence/VAW law round up from Ben Hoare Bell solicitors.

Jobs: Chief Officer for Safety Net (UK)

Safety Net (UK) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) which aims to support the recovery of those affected by rape, sexual and domestic abuse and exploitation across North and West Cumbria. Safety Net provides support, therapy and group work, and is developing prevention and 1:1 work in schools, with plans to develop our training functions and recovery community work. Safety Net wants to recruit an ambitious Chief Officer to work with the trustees and team to develop and lead the organization through the next stage of development.

"What about my right not to be abused?" Domestic abuse, human rights and the family courts

Women’s Aid, in partnership with Queen Mary University of London, has published a new report, “What about my right not to be abused?” Domestic abuse, human rights and the family courts. The report looks at domestic abuse and child contact proceedings in the family courts through the lens of human rights. It is based on the testimonies of 72 women survivors living in England. It uncovers a glaring gender gap in the way human rights are used and understood in the family courts.

New Interactive Data Dashboard Shines Light on Criminal Justice System Handling of Rape Cases

On behalf of the national Rape Monitoring Group (RMG), Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has published a new interactive dashboard to enable a more thorough analysis of how rape is dealt with locally at each stage of the criminal justice system in England and Wales. The dashboard includes data from the Home Office/Office for National Statistics, Crown Prosecution Service and Ministry of Justice.

Behind Closed Doors: Organised sexual exploitation in England and Wales

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Prostutition and the Global Sex Trade has published the findings its inquiry: Behind Closed Doors: Organised sexual exploitation in England and Wales. In response to concerns about ‘pop-up’ brothels and the true scale and nature of organised sexual exploitation in the UK, in 2017 the APPG on Prostitution and the Global Sex Trade launched an inquiry. The inquiry sought to establish the scale and nature of the problem, who is involved and what action is required to tackle it.

Sexual harassment: role of the media, law and tribunals examined

The second session of the Sexual harassment of women and girls in public places inquiry will take place on Wednesday 6^th June 2018, and will hear evidence about issues relating to the media and culture including:

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