Before and Beyond (Reviewing Year 1 of the UK's VAWG Strategy)

Before and Beyond is a report from Davina James-Hanman and Yasmin Rehman designed to inform future responses to male violence towards women and girls, including the ongoing planning of domestic abuse services, both for services themselves and for wider statutory and community services. Published in March 2026, the report came three months after the UK Government's long-awaited strategy, which promises to halve violence against women and girls.

In this interactive session, Davina and Yasmin will be in conversation with Natalie Collins to consider what progress the Government has made, what still needs to be done, and what role the women's sector has in ensuring change takes place. They will be joined by WE:ARE's Jacky Mulveen and the Young Women's Film Academy's Clara Shield, who will both bring creativity and joy to the session. There will be activities, discussion and opportunities for reflection. The event is free, but you can choose to pa…