women in london

Dates for London based training
§ 5th July 2010
§ 28th July 2010
§ 25th August 2010

Duration:
§ 10.00 – 4.30pm.

Objectives of training

Participants will explore the following questions:
§ How serious is young women’s involvement in serious youth violence?
§ What is the context of young women’s violent offending?
§ How do we respond to young women who are both perpetrators and victims?
§ How do young women experience sexual violence in the context of group and gang offending?

Outcomes of the training

At the end of the training participants will:
§ Have greater knowledge of the complex issue of young women’s violence and the specific risks that young women face in the context of gangs
§ Be able to identify the risk factors and needs of young women involved in or associated with gangs and serious youth violence
§ Understand how to use safeguarding legislation and guidance to support young women involved in gangs and serious youth violence
§ Be aware of best practice examples and availability of support services for young women involved in, or at risk of involvement in gangs and serious youth violence

Cost of training per delegate
Full Rate: Statutory Agencies, Commercial Sector £200.00
Concessionary rate: Non statutory agencies £150.00

Safe Choices is a London based project working to reduce and prevent violent offending by young women. Our training uses participative techniques, case study exercises and PowerPoint presentation. All materials are taken from our practice with young women involved in gangs and serious youth violence.

For more details, venue etc., please contact Laura Bettinson 02076831270