A sponsored ‘walk in her shoes’ event took place on 25th November 2010 in the borough for White Ribbon Day to raise awareness of the United Nations Day to End Violence against Women. Professional men from across the partnership (Council, Police, NHS and further statutory and voluntary sector agencies) helped in raising awareness by walking in high heels from Roycraft House to Barking Learning Centre.
Over £1300 was raised which will be donated to our local refuge for a Christmas party and an IT resource room for residents.
Following the walk, a lunchtime briefing session was held at Barking Learning Centre. Over 100 people from across the partnership attended for the launch of our new Independent DV Advocacy Service, which will be delivered by the specialist national domestic violence charity Refuge. Six Independent Domestic Violence Advocates will provide specialist domestic violence support to those who live, work or study in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham who report domestic violence.
For more information contact Allison Buchanan on:
020 8227 2809 / 2363
allison.buchanan@lbbd.gov.uk
