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February 2011

The Prevention Network brings together professionals and activists from across Scotland working to prevent men’s violence against women to share expertise, information and good practice.


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Gender Based Violence Research Network
Key topics for 2011 seminars have been announced by the Steering Group.

Discussion and Dialog
Jenny Kemp of Zero Tolerance meets the Nicaragua Learning Exchange.

Resource Briefing
Men. A comprehensive resource guide to engaging men in gender based violence issues and advocacy.

Researcher Profile
Sharon Cowan on her research into rape and asylum.

Organisation Profile
Mridul Wadhwa at Shakti Women’s Aid tells us about the challenge of service provision for Black Minority Ethnic Women in Scotland.


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Domestic Abuse Statistics. Over 4000 incidents of domestic abuse recorded throughout December by VRU.

Domestic Abuse Bill (Scotland). The Bill, backed by MSP’s, passed the first stage of Parliamentary Scrutiny.

Child protection to be reviewed. The Scottish government to release new guidelines for health processionals.


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Don’t cross the line.                    Hampshire Police Campaign                focuses on men and the                          issue of consent.

 

 


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Training from Shakti Woman’s will be delivered in February. See our calendar for more training programmes and workshops.

   
 
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