Booking required before 12 midday Wednesday 16 November

Doors open at 9.30am.

The conference will be opened at 10am by Robert Pollock, Chief Executive of Cambridge City Council

This event is supported by Cambridge City Council with a free networking lunch.

There will be filming of guest speakers only.

Headline Speaker: Eleni Kazaglis – Economic Abuse Specialist, Surviving Economic Abuse (afternoon session 13:20-14:20)

‘Recognising and Responding to Economic Abuse'

Other speakers include:

Alice Gilderdale, Executive Councillor for Recovery, Employment and Community Safety, Cambridge City Council

Gerri Bird, Executive Councillor for Housing, Cambridge City Council

Angie Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, Cambridge Women's Aid

Norah Al-Ani MBE, Director, Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre

Stef Martinsen-Barker, Chief Executive Officer, Cambridge Women’s Resources Centre

Nathan Chapman, Housing Services Manager (Support & Performance), Cambridge City Council

Heather Wood, Service Manager - Housing Advice and Options, South Cambridgeshire District Council

Caroline Bull, Specialist Midwife for Domestic Abuse and Substance Misuse, Rosie Maternity Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sharon Livermore, Director of Kameo Recruitment and Domestic Abuse Campaigner

Dave Savill, Detective Inspector, Vulnerability Focus Desk, Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Ian Lombardo, Safer Streets Inspector, Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Dr Mirna Guha, Anglia Ruskin University - Research on domestic violence and Asian Women in the East of England

Sam Gomarsall, Cambridge United Community Trust Manager and White Ribbon Ambassador

Website: Advice for people affected by domestic abuse

Conference Format

9.30-10.00 Doors open

10.00 Welcome and opening of the conference by Robert Pollock, Chief Executive of Cambridge City Council

10.05-10.15 Introductions by Executive Councillors Alice Gilderdale and Gerri Bird

10.15- 12.20 Guest speakers with Q&A (Questions and Answers)

If you would like to send a question before the event for any of the guest speakers or have a specific catering requirement, please email community.safety@cambridge.gov.uk

12.20 - 13.20 Lunch

13.20 - 14.20 Headline speaker with Q&A

14.20-14.30 Closing remarks

14.30 Close

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need to print my ticket?

Not if you have booked through Eventbrite

What are my transport options for getting to and from the event?

Bicycle racks are outside the venue and in the Grand Arcade car park

Public transport is available to the city centre

There is no parking at the Guildhall itself, and there are car parks nearby

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please email community.safety@cambridge.gov.uk

Domestic Abuse Conference