Focus on ensuring women feel safe in Salisbury

Salisbury Soroptimists and Safe and Supportive Salisbury are hosting a community conference at The Chapel in Milford Street today on women's safety.

Those in safety roles across the city including CCTV manager Rich Goodman and Street Pastors leader Brian Percey will talk about what is in place in Salisbury to make our streets safer.

The founder of White Ribbon, Chris Green, will share his vision which calls on all men to make the White Ribbon promise to never commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women.

And there will be a keynote Speaker, Dame Vera Baird QC, Victims Commissioner, who will talk on the theme of ‘Shifting Attitudes’.

The event has been organised jointly by Salisbury Soroptimist Club and Safer and Supportive Salisbury, with the support of many local organisations including Pubwatch, Street Pastors, CCTV team, Salisbury City Council, Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation and others.

It will be a participative event, with attendance welcomed from anyone who wants to play a part in making our city feel as safe as possible for all, but particularly for women and girls.

All attendees will choose to join one of the following workshops which will look at what we can do in Salisbury to:

• Change attitudes towards women and girls - how can we start to change attitudes so that our community becomes safer?

• Provide better support for women and girls in moments of crisis - exploring how to get existing services working together optimally and how to fill any gaps in services

• Make sure good nights out don’t turn nasty! - improving safety for those enjoying the night-time economy in the city

During the facilitated workshops, attendees will gather ideas, create action plans and present their progress back to the wider group.

The event runs from 10am to 3.30pm, lunch and refreshments will be provided, but donations on the day towards costs would be appreciated.

Further information and registration: feelingsafeinsalisbury.eventbrite.co.uk or contact sarumsoropts@gmail.com

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