Christmas is upon us and the New Year fast approaching. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Joyful New Year. Thank you for listening.

!NO! Trigger Warnings! for this episode. Easy LIstening, informative.

This week I discuss the government consultation, 'Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Call for Evidence'. This is an opportunity for survivors to Have Your Say! in the development of the next 'Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy'

This new consultation is additionally seeking views from women survivors from underrepresented groups. They want to also hear from organisations, charities, professionals and volunteers who work with survivors. They are also welcoming academic submissions of related research.

The consultaion opened on the 10th of December 2020 and closes on the 19th February 2021.

Be part of the change. They particularly want to hear from women with lived experiences under the previous strategy as well as wanting to understand whether current services have been useful and helpful to you. 

To Have Your Say! and participate in the 'Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Call for Evidence' click the following link to complete the survey:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/violence-against-women-and-girls-vawg-call-for-evidence?utm_source=5925cb4f-319c-48b3-be1e-733b24f8b856&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate 

If you feel you need some 'soul sister' support as discussed and shared in this episode please head over to Nadines website where you will find her shop and website that is wealthy in resources at affordable prices to assist you in learning about yourself, learning to love yourself and motivation and empowerment to face your inner fears, rediscover your strengths, create new strengths you never thought you had through writing and journalling your lived experiences and future aspirations. Why not purchase a few NPN tools to explore over the festive season or gift a sister that you love and cherish. You can also follow her on Twitter and Instagram. For her wonderful empowering website and social media links, Click link below:

https://npnarratives.wordpress.com/

If you are a survivor seeking help you may want to check out Sistah Space through their website. They support with Domestic Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Discriminatory Abuse, Organisational Abuse, Financial and Material Abuse, Mental Health, Substance Misuse and Depression. They 'work with African and Caribbean heritage women & girls who've experienced domestic or sexual abuse or who have lost a loved one to domestic violence', Click the link below to view their services:

https://www.sistahspace.org/about-us

Don't Touch Me! I Survived returns in January 2021. 

Contact Marcella at: [email protected]