Youth Centred Violence Against Women and Girls

Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) remains a key priority for our Neighbourhood Policing Team, with a particular focus on safeguarding children and young people.

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• 14 March 2026
  

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  Our team has begun delivering student Walk & Talk sessions in local schools to support girls and female staff in sharing their experiences around safety, harassment, and unwanted behaviour. The first session has already taken place and was highly effective, providing valuable insight into how young people feel in different areas of the school and what changes would help them feel safer.

  Following this positive response, we will be expanding the Walk & Talk programme to other schools across the area. These sessions allow us to listen directly to those affected, identify practical improvements, and strengthen early intervention around Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).