Networking

AVA currently hosts various different networks aimed at specific groups of workers.

Children and Young Peoples Worker E-forum

This has been set up for all professionals working with children, young people who are dealing with issues relating to violence against women. Members are encouraged to post questions and information to provide informal peer support. For details of how to join click here.

Stella Project Network

Join the network to receive quarterly newsletters and access to free information and networking events. Please click here to sign up to the Stella mailing list.

HEVAN (Health Ending Violence and Abuse Network)

AVA runs this network in partnership with Hull PCT. Overseen by a Steering Group the network aims to improve partnership working between voluntary and statutory health agencies and the VAWG sector. Members can access health related VAWG info via the website and access free events which are held nationally three times a year. For more information contact info@avaproject.org.uk

London IDVA Network

This network is open to any IDVA working in London and provides access to policy briefings, training events, networking meetings, peer supervision and an e-forum. The IDVA network is funded by Government Office for London.

To read IDVA briefings, click here.

To join please email jude.long@avaproject.org.uk

We produce monthly e-newsletters and regular bulletins to help you keep up to date with issues related to violence against women and girls.

What you told us.....

We asked practitioners what is the best part of your job?

"Meeting and connecting with people…."

"to be able to empower women and girls to live their lives to the full and to make choices for themselves"

"I enjoy meeting and working with women clients and making positive difference to their lives"

"Making a difference to other people's lives"

"To see women move forward, it makes me feel good inside".