Rethinking Drug Policy: What's Next for Bristol?

What impact do drug policies have on the lives of local families and the safety of our communities?

Join us for an insightful event exploring the realities of drug use and its impact across Bristol. Hear powerful stories from local families, gain expert perspectives, and listen to community leaders and key stakeholders as they discuss the challenges and opportunities for change.

Together, we'll explore practical solutions, share ideas, and discuss how we can build a safer, healthier future for everyone in our community.

Whether you're a resident, professional, parent, or simply interested in making a difference, we welcome you to join this important conversation.

Speakers include:

Anne-Marie Cockburn: A founding member of Anyone’s Child: Families for Safer Drug Control. In 2013 her only child Martha Fernback died at age 15 after swallowing half a gram of 91% pure MDMA (ecstasy).

Neil Woods: A former undercover police officer and co-author of two best selling books on the drugs trade, Good Cop, Bad War and Drug Wars. Neil is an international speaker for Law Enforcement Action Partnership.

Maya Mate-Kole: CEO of the Mwanzo Project, a Bristol based CIC addressing structural racism, strengthening families, and building safer communities.

Lydia Plant: CEO of Bristol Drug Project, leading evidence-based services that reduce harm, support recovery, and improve health and wellbeing across Bristol.

Katy Porter: CEO of The Loop, a nurse with experience across health & social care and collaboration with Public Health, Local Authorities, and Central Government departments. Katy is committed to ensuring drug checking services and harm reduction advice and information is accessible and available nationally.

We don't want cost to be a barrier to attending. If you're unable to afford a ticket, or if there's another financial barrier preventing you from joining us, please get in touch by email. We have a limited number of free tickets available and would be happy to discuss how we can support you to attend.

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