The exhibition launch at the Mayor of London and London Assembly headquarters on November 25th signalled the start of 16 Days of Activism, an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls.
Women supported by Advance, across London, were invited to submit photographs that hold a special meaning for them, maybe a safe space or milestone on their road to a happier, more free life.
Dali Kaur, director of Criminal Justice and Young Women and Girls services at Advance, said:
Sophie* who attends Advance’s West London Women’s Centre, one of 10 providing support to women and girls who’ve experienced trauma through domestic abuse and the criminal justice system, said: :
“Working closely around animals is a tonic that has enriched me, every day I make a new connection, and I find a reason to smile.”
Lib Peck, Director of London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU), said:
“The Walking in Her Shoes Exhibition at City Hall, the home of the Mayor of London and London government, stands as a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of survivors, and of the responsibility we all share to create lasting change. The photographs speak to journeys of recovery, hope and freedom. They underline why our collective efforts to build safer communities for all women and girls across London are not only urgent, but essential.”
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Notes
- Advance’s specialist advocates work in partnership with 11 local and national women’s service providers, alongside statutory services to provide services within women’s communities across the 6 regions of Hampshire, Kent, Thames Valley, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire.
- Through our woman-centred approach, we aim to prevent the cycle of re-offending, tackling issues such as lack of consistent housing and homelessness, domestic abuse and sexual violence, mental health, emotional well-being, parenting and family relationships, education training and employment, finance, benefits, and debt.
About Advance
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- Advance’s vision is a world in which women and children lead safe, just and equal lives so that they can flourish and actively contribute to society. The charity works with women who experience domestic abuse to be safe and take control of their lives, and women who have committed crime or are at risk of offending to break the cycle.
- As well as providing direct support, Advance works with statutory services, government agencies and other women’s charities to ensure a holistic approach to the issues these women face.
- Women must be referred to Advance, via statutory services or the charity’s self-referral scheme. For more information about who Advance is able to support, please visit Get help
- For facts and statistics about domestic abuse and women in the criminal justice system, as well as Advance’s work, please visit Our impact
