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Forthcoming Event

Women's Design Service Islington Group : What can be done to improve safety on our streets

Jacqui Smith, the Home Secretary, (responsible for crime reduction and security) has admitted that she does not feel safe walking the streets of London late at night ... And she has a bodyguard!

Islington Women's Design Group invites you to a discussion of what can be done to improve safety on our streets

Programme:
10.15 : Registration
10.30 : Welcome, introductions and background - Wendy Davis Director WDS
10.45 : Islington's Community Safety Strategy - Alva Bailey LBI
11.00 : Safety advice
11.15 : Self- defence - film from London Feminist Network
11.30 : Breakaway techniques -Roger Fuller Sites UK
11.45 : Coffee break
12.00 : Town Centre Safety Programme - Paul Gale FinFuture
12.15 : Changing attitudes - Finn Mackay LBI
12.30 : Making Safer Places - Denize LeDeatte WDS
12.45 : Discussion - facilitated by Hannah Berry
13.00 : Launch of Competition / Women's Safety Exhibition
13.10 : Lunch

RSVP: Hannah Carty at hcarty@wds.org.uk or 0207 490 5210

Or download and complete the booking form