Spire UK and the South Area Domestic Abuse Forum are holding an event on Wednesday 23^rd June from 9.30am to 4.00pm at the police’s headquarters in Leicester to raise awareness of domestic abuse in Leicestershire.

The event is called ‘Break the Chain, Make the Links’ and is for ‘frontline’ professionals – in other words people such as the police, social workers and health professionals who may be the first point of contact for women experiencing domestic abuse.

The event will include workshops including the role of the police, working with victims and survivors, working with perpetrators, the impact of domestic abuse on children and the legal options open to victims and survivors.

Laura Richards, one of the UK’s leading psychologists in the field of criminal behaviour will be a guest speaker at the event, together with Judge Atkinson, a local judge who’ll be talking about the law relating to domestic abuse and what the courts can do to help.

Patrick Conrad from Spire UK explains:

“The event will offer frontline professionals the chance to learn more about domestic abuse, by exchanging practical ideas and taking part in workshops. Plus, we’ll be holding question and answer sessions.

Plus guest speaker Laura Richards will be talking about her work profiling domestic abuse offenders including stalkers – and how to gauge the risk posed by different individuals.

I’m confident the event will help to raise awareness of domestic abuse in Leicestershire, whilst giving professionals the hands-on help they need to tackle it.”

The South Area Domestic Abuse Forum is a growing partnership of organisations who are working together to raise awareness of domestic abuse in Leicestershire.

The event costs £10 per person including refreshments and a buffet lunch.

To find out more about the event or to book your place please call Jill Stevenson, Domestic Abuse Coordinator for Leicestershire on 0116 272 7637.

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