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Training for domestic abuse for family law professionals

VOICES is partnering with SafeLives on an innovative project to develop culture change training around domestic abuse for family law professionals

Lady Justice Statue

Training for domestic abuse for family law professionals

VOICES is partnering with SafeLives on an innovative project to develop culture change training around domestic abuse for family law professionals

VOICES is partnering with SafeLives on an innovative project to develop culture change training around domestic abuse for family law professionals, funded by the Legal Education Foundation.

This is an opportunity for survivors who have experience of family court processes to inform future training for solicitors and help improve outcomes for adults and children affected by domestic abuse. Watch this space for more news on the development of this work over the next 12-18 months!

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Voices have contributed to the new BANES Domestic Abuse leaflet.

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 Local Family Justice Board at University of the West of England Law School took place on Friday 19 May

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