Events, Conferences & Consultations

You can get involved by participating in the events below:

10th Anniversary Emma Humphreys Memorial Prize

Recognising women who work against male violence

Tickets are now on sale for this year's 10th Anniversary Emma Humphreys Memorial Prize. This year is set to be bigger and better than ever! Tickets are strictly limited so buy now at an early bird price to avoid disappointment. See the leaflet linked below for information about this fantastic event. To buy tickets, complete and return the form on the leaflet or contact: rmckearney@emmahumphreys.org

10th Anniversary Emma Humphreys Memorial Prize (PDF 862kB)
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For more information, please visit the Emma Humphreys Memorial Prize web site: www.emmahumphreys.org
Updated 3rd Septmeber 2008

CPS launches consultations on rape and domestic violence policies

The Crown Prosecution Service has launched two public consultations focusing on how it handles rape cases and cases of domestic violence. Revisions to both policies are needed following changes in the law, procedure and other developments since they were both last published several years ago.

Sir Ken Macdonald, QC, Director of Public Prosecutions said: "We are committed to improving the way we deal with rape and domestic violence cases, which are among the most serious crimes we deal with." The rape and domestic violence policies are an important part of the CPS' Violence Against Women Strategy, which sets out how we deal with crimes of violence against women. These crimes not only have a devastating impact on the victims but on their friends and families as well.

"Revising our policies means we make sure they are current and relevant. They set out for victims, their families, witnesses, and the general public what they can expect from the CPS and that our aim is to prosecute cases effectively. We welcome the views of the public to help us achieve this."

Among the changes to the two policies are:

• The introduction of Witness Care Units
• The publication of the Victims' Code
• Special measures for victims and witnesses
• The roll out of Specialist Domestic Violence Courts.

The Crown Prosecution Service was set up in 1986 to prosecute criminal cases investigated by the police in England and Wales. In undertaking this role, the CPS advises the police on cases for possible prosecution, the CPS also:

• Reviews cases submitted by the police for prosecution
• Where the decision is to prosecute, determines the charge in all but minor cases
• Prepares cases for court
• Presents those cases at court

The Crown Prosecution Service is in the process of revising its policy on prosecuting cases of rape.

The consultation documents and procedure are available in accessible format on the CPS website at:
www.cps.gov.uk/consultations/rape_index.html
The consultation will run until 29 October 2008.

The CPS is also running a consultation on its policy on prosecuting cases of Domestic Violence, details of which are available on the CPS website at www.cps.gov.uk/consultations/dv_index.html.

Updated 14th August 2008

Feminism in London

10am-5:30pm Saturday 11 October 2008
Conway Hall
Red Lion Square
London
WC1R 4RL

Feminism in London 08 is a one-day conference on feminism in London. With a theme of "the power of women", the day will feature some of the many feminist activist groups that are campaigning in and around London. There will be talks, workshops and a chance to network. The event is for women and pro-feminist men. And afterwards there will be a fundraising comedy night at a pub nearby. www.fil.btik.com/p_Home.ikml

Nearest tube: Holborn
Admission: £3 waged, £1 students and unwaged

Updated 13th August 2008

Child sexual abuse and exploitation

A conference for professionals covering issues such as best practice in working with children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse or exploitation, listening to survivors, supporting mothers/carers and working with young perpetrators.

Tuesday 21 October 2008
9.30am-4.30pm
NCVO, Regent's Wharf, London N1 9RL

Speakers and Facilitators include:

• Diane Abbott MP
• Prof Liz Kelly, chair of the End Violence Against Women Campaign
• MOSAC, an award winning organisation supporting non-abusing parents/carers of sexually abused children
• Young trainers supported by the nia project and The Children's Society
• Constance McCullagh, author of the memoir Funny Peculiar
• NSPCC
• the nia project
• Respect
• Newham Asian Women's Project

Who should attend?:

• Professionals working with children, young people and families
• Domestic/Sexual Violence Co-ordinators
• Academics and university-based researchers
• Social Workers
• Teenage Pregnancy Co-ordinators
• Independent Domestic/Sexual Violence Advocates
• Organisations working with young people in the criminal justice system
• Youth Workers and Youth Offending Teams
• Organisations working with children and young people

To book your place, please complete and return the registration form below.
Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Conference - Registration Form (PDF 113kB)
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To have a registration form sent to you,
please e-mail info@niaproject.plus.com or call 020 7683 1270
Updated 6th August 2008

Reclaim The Night 2008

Fifth anniversary of the revival of Reclaim The Night in the UK

Central London
6pm Saturday 22 November 2008
Women-only march
Followed by rally for men and women

To find out what you can do to help, please visit: www.reclaimthenight.org

Put the date in your diary now!
Updated 17th June 2008