The Ministry of Justice is proposing to make some significant changes to legal aid in England and Wales. More
This strategic narrative published today sets out the Government’s long-term priorities for tackling violence against women – and will be followed by a full plan of action next spring. More
Do you work in London with Roma Women offenders or those at risk of offending? More
This consultation seeks views on implementing a package of Lord Justice Jackson's proposals for reforming conditional fee agreements and other aspects of civil litigation funding and costs. More
The Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation welcomes the news that the remaining two suspects in the Banaz Mahmod murder trial, Mohammed Ali and Omar Hussain, have been found guilty at the Old Bailey on 10 November 2010 More
How will the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill affect you? With the announcement of the police budget being cut by 20%, how can you ensure quality of service remains? If you would like to know the answer to these questions and many more, then Modernising Policing is for you. More
Respect are to hold a National conference on Thursday 17th February 2011 at The Wellcome Collection Conference Centre, London. More
The Metropolitan Police Service is currently conducting an important piece of research examining the increase in reports of rape and sexual assault made to the police. More
Sin by Silence More
AVA announces the projects and individuals to showcase their work at the AVA conference on 5 November. More
Invitation to Tender for Provision of Clinical Supervision to staff at Solace Women's Aid More
Greenwich Women's Aid is a leading provider of services to women and children who have experienced domestic violence. More
AVA is looking for runners who have their own marathon place! More
The research by the University of York shows that Sanctuary Schemes, supported by other agencies, such as the police and local councils, have been hugely successful in helping families stay safe in their own homes. More
Warning that crude tender process for publicly funded aid could leave women with no legal options after abusive relationships More
Women for Women International has been working in Congo since 2003 helping women survivors of war. They offer skills training, trauma counselling, microcredit loans. Their programmes make a huge difference in helping women earn an income, support their families, and help rebuild their societies. More
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Honour your sisters' work by nominating them for a 2010 Emma Humphreys Memorial Prize More
Taskforce on the health aspects of violence against women and children - young people's version. More
An updated overview of the research on the association between alcohol and domestic violence. More
This article considers the socio-economic conditions and biographical experiences that may account for the involvement of young adults (age 16-25 years) in prostitution. More
An information sheet from Rights of Women covering the debate around anonymity for rape defendents. More
AVA Conference focusing on survivors' role in ending violence against women and girls.
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The Stella Project, University of Bedfordshire, Adfam (2010) More
In an historic move, the United Nations General Assembly voted unanimously on 2 July 2010 to create a new entity to accelerate progress in meeting the needs of women and girls worldwide. More
Between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010, eleven voluntary support services took part in a forced marriage support pilot. More
Places on training stil available More
Theresa May told the audience at last Friday's annual Women’s Aid conference that the government will commit to funding the "no recourse to public funds" scheme More
Referrals can now be taken up to the 23 July 2010 More
This report has been written to bring together many of the Charter’s actions and impacts in one place to take stock of current progress. More
This study conducted by Bogner, D, Herlihy, J & Brewin, C. (2007) published in the British Journal of Psychiatry aims to determine whether and how sexual violence affects asylumseekers’
disclosure ofpersonalinformation during Home Office interviews. More
Thursday 15th July, 7.30pm, Camden More
A guide written by by Vicky Torrance at the Community SAfety Advisory Service (CSAS)
and Peter Jackson at LDFP. More
Good practice guidelines from the Birmingham violence against women board More
All Party Parliamentary Group on Domestic and Sexual Violence:
Anonymity for alleged rape perpetrators
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AVA has been successful in securing funding from the Department of Health for a three year project to improve responses to women experiencing violence and abuse, problematic substance use and psychological distress. A Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing this project across the three sites of Bristol, Nottinghamshire and London with support from a national steering group, an independent evaluator and sessional trainers. The project will begin in September. More
The Metropolitan Police Authority Domestic and Sexual Violence Board will be holding its annual thematic meeting on the 13th July from 10.00am - 1.00pm. More
On 5 February, over 70 women began a hunger strike in Yarl’s Wood IRC. More
‘You make the call - we’ll make it stop. Call 999’ is the powerful call to action being put to members of the public by the MPS in its new domestic violence (DV) advertising campaign launched this week. More
6th July, Peterborough
A new course for practitioners who hold responsibility for developing a violence against women strategy for their organisation or area or who wish to influence their local approach. More
Women in Prison would like to invite interested parties to tender for a contract which will evaluate the Women Prisoners Advice and Information Service. The Women Prisoners Advice and Information Service is funded by the Big Lottery and provides general and resettlement advice and information to women prisoners nationally. Deadline for Tenders: Friday 18 June 2010, 17:00
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Caroline Flint asks the Prime Minister why he believes that defendants in rape cases are more deserving of anonymity than those accused of murder, domestic violence or sexual abuse of children? More
A Women's Community Project Focus Group for the project will be held on Tuesday 29 June at 1.30pm at Ministry of Justice, 102 Petty France, London SW1H 9AJ. More
A new course for practitioners who hold responsibility for developing a violence against women strategy for their organisation or area or who wish to influence their local approach. More
AVA can now be commissioned to provide training, materials and support to your agency (and your partner agencies) to equip you to deliver The Community Group Programme (if you are based outside of London). More
The Stella Project is recruiting for 2 posts. More
New e-learning tool on forced marriage just launched www.fmelearning.co.uk More
Mayor’s policing priorities and Violence against women training More
Invitation to tender for an evaluator for the London wide roll out of the community groups programme. More
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 26 May 2010 More
On 3rd July we will be running in Regents Park to raise money for Women for Women International's projects to support women in the the DRC. More
Refuge and the NSPCC are looking for people to participate in focus groups and individual interviews, and to complete surveys. More
The report outlines why MARACs save lives and money More
The helpline number is 0113 2021844 and opening hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 6pm - 8pm. More
This comprehensive resource, produced by Refuge and Respect, is designed to help employers and HR professionals respond to employees who are victims or perpetrators of abuse. More
CAADA's new report shows how multi-agency support to tackle severe domestic abuse could help save lives and £740 million a year to the public purse. More
The Sojourner Project has been extended until the end of August 10. More
