Join Safer Cornwall & partners for a professional conference, part of this years 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.

Date: Thursday 3rd December 2026, between

Venue: Council Chambers, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3LA

Time: 9.30am – 1pm (Please arrive at 9.15 ready for a prompt start).

Details:

As part of this year's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Safer Cornwall and partners are pleased to host the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Conference 2026 on 3rd December 2026.

This event is open to professionals from all sectors across Cornwall and will provide an opportunity to learn, network and strengthen our shared response to Violence Against Women and Girls.

What to expect:

The conference programme will include:

Welcome and introductions from Councillor Marrington, Community Wellbeing Portfolio Holder

Presentations designed to increase understanding of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)

The launch of the Safer Futures Domestic Abuse Service, delivered by The Women's Centre Cornwall and Barnardo's

The launch of Cornwall's Specialist Domestic Abuse Court

Networking opportunities with professionals and partner organisations from across Cornwall

Marketplace event showcasing a range of services and projects supporting women and girls in Cornwall.

Whether you are involved in health, social care, education, housing, community safety, criminal justice, voluntary and community services or other related sectors, we encourage you to attend and be part of the conversation.

Please note: refreshments will not be provided but there is an on-site cafe where refreshments can be purchased.

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