The City of London Corporation, City of London Police and local support and advocacy services are hosting informal sessions in a confidential space where you can learn about local support routes, ask questions and explore safety and responses relating to domestic abuse (DA) and violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the City.

This is open to residents, those who work or study the Square Mile, professionals and allies.

Our next drop-in session is at Portsoken Community Centre, 20 Little Somerset Street, E1 8AH on the 17 June from 12-2pm. 

Come along to learn about:

Local support services and referral pathways
Building confidence in identifying and responding to violence against women and girls (VAWG) and domestic abuse
The different forms of VAWG, including: Domestic abuse

• Sexual violence and exploitation
• Stalking
• Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM)
• So-called ‘honour’-based abuse
• Forced marriage
• How and where to signpost those affected by VAWG

You’ll also have an opportunity to speak to representatives from local victim support, advocacy and counselling services, the City of London Police and the City of London Corporation Community Safety team.

If your group or organisation would like us to deliver a session on VAWG and domestic abuse support services in the City, please get in touch. We are happy to tailor sessions to focus on topics that are most relevant to your needs. Please contact us at communitysafety@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Please find out more information about Safer City Streets and services available in the City here: Safer City Streets: information, advice and support sessions – City of London