THIS month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
An event focussing on the issue will take place in Finchampstead, where a full-day conference will cover different types of abuse, how to prevent it and how to support victims.
The annual Domestic Abuse Prevention Convention is run by Kaleidoscopic UK.
It will be opened by BBC Radio’s Michelle Jordan,and aims to inspire, educate and empower those who attend.
The full day event covers a wide range of topics, with talks delivered by inspirational domestic abuse survivors and multi-agency professionals.
Representatives from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s Office, Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, Luke Martin, Vickie Robertson, Dr Emma Katz, Sistah Space, and Lisa Lee are among the speakers.
Topics for discussion will include: stalking, coercive control, economic abuse, CSA & CSE, LGBTQIA+, children, Family Law, and the Domestic Abuse Act.
The conference will also look at Valerie’s Law, best practice responses, and how being trauma-informed is essential.
The event takes place on Thursday, October 13.
It runs from 9am to 4pm at Finchampstead Baptist Church on Gorse on Gorse Ride North.
Tickets cost £76.05
The ticket price includes all workshops, question and answer sessions, a pizza buffet lunch, and snacks.
To book a place on the conference visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk
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