You Can’t Beat a Woman – evening to understand Domestic Abuse Services
“You can’t beat a woman” an evening to understand Domestic Abuse Services in Hertfordshire The Soroptimist International St Albans Club hosted an evening focusing on a key women’s issue of our time – domestic abuse. For too long this has been a forgotten, even a taboo subject, but now it is at the top of the agenda. Members and guests were joined by 4 expert speakers to explore the issue in detail and find out what Hertfordshire is doing to help. (Notes are at the bottom of this news item). In the picture l to r are (front row) : Angela Silver, Trustee and Volunteer – Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline Sara Jackson, Manager – Outreach, St Albans and Hertsmere Women’s Refuge Liz Perry, Manager – Emergency Accommodation, St Albans and Hertsmere Women’s Refuge Sam Fielden, Independent Domestic Violence Adviser The event was organised by Liz Tillett