Stalking: Centring victims in tackling perpetrators: in-person conference

Black Country Women’s Aid (formerly known as Sandwell Women’s Aid) is an independent charity which has supported survivors of abuse and exploitation in the West Midlands for 30 years.Our sensitive and holistic support helps over 8000 victims of abuse each year to escape from violence, cope with trauma and rebuild their lives. We believe that no-one should have to live in fear of violence and abuse. We listen, we support, we care.BCWA won Investors in People’s One to Watch Award and the Black Country Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year in 2015. BCWA was nominated for a Human Trafficking Foundation Award in 2017 for our outstanding contribution to the fight against modern slavery.

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The West Midlands Stalking Support Service presents an essential conference bringing together academics, agencies and survivors of stalking.

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Stalking: Centring Victims in Tackling Perpetrators brings together agencies, academics and survivors of stalking to discuss how we address stalking behaviours.Stalking is a terrifying crime that can persist for extended periods of time, creating distress, fear and devastating long term impacts.People who experience stalking often say that the responsibility to prevent stalking behaviour seems to fall on their shoulders. They are advised to: “change your number”, “come off social media”, “change your routines”, “change your life”… In reality this will often do little to deter fixated perpetrators who are intent on their stalking behaviour. In some cases these actions may even increase the risk to the person victimised.So what should we be focused on? Let start the conversation! At this conference you will hear from a range of agencies involved in addressing stalking, including:<ul><li>Professionals and survivors from the West Midlands Stalking Support Service discussing the survivor experience;</li></ul><ul><li>Black Country Women’s Aid on the relationship between stalking and domestic abuse;</li></ul><ul><li>Academics from Birmingham City University and the University of Derby, introducing new research into stalking behaviour online and in the workplace, the mindset of stalkers, and discussing perpetrator interventions;</li></ul><ul><li> West Midlands Police on interventions available to address stalking perpetrators;</li></ul><ul><li>The Crown Prosecution Service on legal interventions and stalking in the criminal justice system.</li></ul>Please note this is the link for tickets to attend the conference in-person. If you would like to join the conference online, please <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stalking-centering-victims-in-tackling-perpetrators-online-conference-tickets-330540173557">click this booking link</a>. To find out more about the West Midlands Stalking Support Service, visit our <a href="https://blackcountrywomensaid.co.uk/stalking-and-harassment/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website</a>

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