Summary

This call for evidence is seeking to collect views from those with lived experience of, or views on, crimes considered as violence against women and girls. It will run for a period of 10 weeks.

This consultation closes at 11:45pm on 19 February 2021

Consultation description

We are seeking your views to help inform the development of the Government’s next Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy. We are particularly keen to hear from people who may feel underrepresented in previous strategies or who feel their circumstances were not supported by existing services.

In addition to those with lived experiences of these issues, we are also seeking the views of those with expertise in working with victims and survivors, those involved in preventative activity, and those involved in providing services. This includes relevant professionals, such as those working in social care, education, law enforcement, local government, public health and healthcare.

Everyone aged 16 or over is welcome to contribute to the Call for Evidence, you do not have to have experienced violence or abuse to take part.

You can participate in the Call for Evidence by completing the public survey.

We also welcome submissions from academics and others who have interest and expertise in violence against women and girls. Written submissions can include the contribution of published data, research, and other reports of relevance to violence against women and girls. Further information on how to provide a written submission is available in the attachment ‘Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy 2021-2024: call for evidence’.

Documents

• Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy 2021-2024: call for evidencePDF, 273KB, 16 pages

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Ways to respond

• Respond online or
• Email to: VAWGStrategy2021@homeoffice.gov.uk or
• Write to: Interpersonal Abuse Unit
  Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Team
  5th Floor, Fry Building
  2 Marsham Street
  London
  SW1P 4DF

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/violence-against-women-and-girls-vawg-call-for-evidence

See also:

Nationwide call for views on tackling violence against women and girls

The launch of this Call for Evidence will mean that the experiences of victims and survivors will be at the heart of the government’s strategy. As well as urging organisations who directly support victims and survivors – such as frontline professionals and academics – to respond, for the first time the government is also asking victims, survivors, and their families and friends for their views and experiences.

Over the last 10 years, the government has responded to newer forms of crimes against women, such as cyber flashing and revenge porn. Action includes making ‘upskirting’ a specific criminal offence and commissioning a review of the laws around non-consensual sharing of intimate images, however, the pace of societal and technological change means it is even more critical that we adapt the response to these crimes.

This strategy will be an important step in making sure the government’s efforts continue to keep up with societal and technological change.

Given sensitivities, this survey will be carried out in partnership with third sector organisations so that victims and survivors are fully supported when speaking about their experiences. This will be anonymous, enabling respondents to provide as much information as they are comfortable with.

During the 10 week consultation, the government will also seek the views of organisations who directly support victims and survivors, such as frontline professionals and academics.

Read the full press release at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nationwide-call-for-views-on-tackling-violence-against-women-and-girls

December 11, 2020