The purpose of the call is to engage with and listen to those :
- With lived experience of or views on violence against women and girls
- With expertise in working with victims / survivors
- Involved in preventative activity
- Involved in providing services and, more generally, the communities and organisations affected by these crimes.
This includes relevant professionals, such as those working in social care, education, law enforcement, local government, public health and healthcare.
Everyone aged 16 or over is welcome to contribute to the call for evidence, you do not have to have experienced violence or abuse to take part.
You can participate in the call for evidence by completing the public survey which can be accessed here.
In addition, submissions are welcome from academics and others who have interest and expertise in violence against women and girls. Written submissions can include the contribution of published data, research, and other reports of relevance to violence against women and girls. Written submissions can be sent to VAWGStrategy2021@homeoffice.gov.uk
The Home Secretary, Rt Hon Priti Patel MP’s, foreword and further background to the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy 2021-2024: call for evidence can be found here.
Local VCSE organisations working in this area of specialism may want to send in their submissions.