International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – HER Centre Seminar in Greenwich
Posted on November 23, 2009
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Wed, 25th Nov 2009 from 17.45 – 20.00
Purpose of the seminar
• Consider violence against young women, its causes and consequences.
• Look at the latest national figures of domestic violence among young women (aged 18-25)
• Hear the latest on support services including mentoring for young women experiencing domestic violence or are at risk
• Share experience and good practice through interactive discussions
• Provide a networking opportunity aimed at strengthening partnerships to provide services and prevent violence against young women
Agenda (Subject to change, updates on going)
17:45 Registration and refreshments
18:00 Introduction and welcome by seminar chair Alice Joseph-Harney, Her Centre Young Parents Project Coordinator
18:10 Understanding violence against young women (Statistics, Causes, Consequences) Speaker to be confirmed
18:20 Mentoring services for abused young women Speaker to be confirmed
18:40 Keynote Address: Strategies & Best practice on challenging social acceptance of domestic violence among young women Speaker to be confirmed
19:00 Questions and discussion
19:20 Buffet dinner and networking
Hosted by: HER Centre
Venue: Forum at Greenwich
Contact: Rinaani Musutua 0208 858 0748
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