Valerie's Law to support Black DV victims

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ArabellaScott · 17/09/2021 09:21

Article in the Guardian (sorry) today:

www.theguardian.com/society/2021/sep/15/police-urged-to-better-protect-black-women-who-face-domestic-abuse?fbclid=IwAR2_WZCFEG46-U3dYvoLkXHoFXQwLkKku3GJEXmrllZT2Hd5fYkp8KxwY0c

There is a petition for 'Valerie's Law', too, which I think I can't link to but is findable if you search the Gov petition site. It's already been debated, by the look of it. Text of petition:

'Make specialist training mandatory for all police and other government agencies that support black women and girls affected by domestic abuse. Police and agencies should have culturally appropriate training to better understand the cultural needs of black women affected by domestic abuse.

Too many African and Caribbean heritage women have not been afforded the same level of support that is offered to others. This can only be addressed by Cultural Competency training being rolled out across the police and other government agencies. Without specialised training, it is practically impossible to support, or risk assess black women. This often puts black victims at increased risk.'

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MazzleDazzle · 17/09/2021 10:23

Signed.

Thank you for sharing the article.

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ArabellaScott · 17/09/2021 10:21

Good god, they let me post here (mostly). You are very welcome, Herja!

Good idea to write to your MP. I need to read up on the shiny new law the gov seemed to think would address this issue.

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MrsOvertonsWindow · 17/09/2021 10:20

Herja - everyone's welcome to post here. And yes, sourcing out issues like this to charities (who as we all know, can be policy captured by thoroughly anti women ideas) is no replacement for the police tackling violence against Black women and girls effectively.

Herja · 17/09/2021 10:17

I hope you will forgive my posting here, but I wanted to thank you for highlighting this. This was something I had not considered, but seems so bloody obvious now it's been pointed out.

Having read the government statement, it seems unimpressive shite to say the least. A lot of pleading that they give money to knowledgebable charities and very little about guaranteed training in the police themselves; the people who, ultimately, are leaving violent men free to attack desperate women.

I will be contacting my MP about this petition and the government's inadequate response.

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ArabellaScott · 17/09/2021 10:01

Thanks, winterfire. I meant to say that there is a link to a video in the article that shows actors simulating dv scenes, some people might find it upsetting.

The campaign is run by SistahSpace.

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yourhairiswinterfire · 17/09/2021 09:51

Thank you for sharing, signed the petition.

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