Until 19:30 @ Hackney Museum, Ground Floor, Technology And Learning Centre, 1 Reading Lane, Hackney E8 1GQ

This event is for anyone who is interested, from a personal or professional perspective, in gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges and barriers facing African heritage domestic and sexual abuse victims accessing mainstream services and a greater awareness of the cultural sensitivities when working women and girls from these communities.

5- 5.15pm Introduction to Sistah Space. DV Homicides in Hackney. Valerie Forde & The Valerie’s Law campaign

5.15 – 6pm Domestic and Sexual Abuse: The African Heritage Perspective

• What is domestic and sexual abuse and how does it impact the African heritage community?
• How does domestic and sexual abuse affect the Rastafarian and other ‘grassroots’ community?
• What are the barriers to reporting abuse?

6-7pm DV In The Wider Hackney Community: An Overview

• Possible outcomes when you report DV or sexual abuse.
• Calling the emergency services. The process and information they require and why.
• Police involvement (optional)
• CPS (Crown Prosecution Service
• MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference)
• SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centres)
• Victim Support

7pm-7.30pm Opportunity to have an initial discussion with an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) Or Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) (Appointments can be made for confidential disclosures)

7.30pm Close

Free but register online @ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sistah-space-the-african-heritage-perspective-on-domestic-and-sexual-abuse-tickets-39917707939?aff=es2

December 6, 2017