GLDVP Stella Project Networking Event 25th March 2009
Domestic Violence – Promoting Safety in Couples Counselling and Family Therapy
25th March, 2-4 pm
City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, More London, London SE1 2AA
The Stella Project is a partnership between the Greater London Domestic Violence Project (GLDVP) and the Greater London Alcohol and Drug Alliance (GLADA). The Greater London Domestic Violence Project works to end domestic violence by supporting direct service providers and promoting joint working. The Greater London Alcohol and Drug Alliance (GLADA), established by the Mayor of London in 2002, is a strategic network of organisations and agencies concerned with the problems caused by drugs and alcohol in London.
The Stella Project works firmly from the perspective that there is not a simple causal link between substance misuse and domestic violence; drug or alcohol use should never be accepted as an excuse for violent or abusive behaviour and neither should survivors’ substance use be used to justify the use of violence against them.
Speakers
- Couples Counselling and Domestic Violence: promoting safety.
Thangam Debbonaire – Research Manager, Respect - Is there a middle way? Substance use, couples work and domestic violence.
Sarah Galvani – Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Bedfordshire - Domestic Violence and Couples Counselling – a different perspective.
RoseMary Owen – Relate
The event is free but places are limited so please book early to ensure your place.
Please contact sophie.taylor@gldvp.org.uk to book your place.
More information about the Stella Project can be found at http://www.gldvpstellaproject.org.uk
