Call women and girls in Solihull to help form new strategy on abuse - The Solihull Observer

Call women and girls in Solihull to help form new strategy on abuse

Solihull Editorial 21st Jan, 2021   0

THE views of women and girls across Solihull are being sought to help shape government strategy to tackle violence and abuse.

The government is updating its violence against women and girls strategy and has launched a nationwide call for evidence to ensure those who have lived experiences of abuse and violence, and the views of members of the public are at the heart of plans to stop these harmful crimes.

The call to evidence runs until February 19.

The government has already taken a number of important steps in this area, including strengthening the law on crimes such as stalking, forced marriage and female genital mutilation, but there is more to do.




Solihull MP Julian Knight is urging those who have experiences or views to come forward to take part in the anonymous survey.

This not only includes frontline professionals and academics, victims and survivors, but their families and friends and members of the public in who have been indirectly affected.


“I know it takes a lot of courage for those who have experienced violence and abuse to come forward, but this information is vital in tackling acts of gender-based violence,” said Mr Knight.

“Our strategy needs to reflect the views and experiences of those who have been directly and indirectly affected, in order to stop these harmful and often hidden crimes happening in our society.

“Crimes that disproportionately affect women and girls range from rape and FGM to upskirting and online offences; they can have terrible effects on victims. We want to do all we can to tackle these appalling crimes, through a new strategy to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls.

“With one month to go until the Call for Evidence closes, help us to create a strategy to tackle crimes against women and girls in the 21st century.”

To take part in the survey visit here

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