Welsh Women’s Aid invites you to attend a seminar to explore good practice in supporting Transgender survivors of domestic abuse in Wales. 

According to a study in 2010, whilst 80% of trans respondents had experienced some form of abusive behaviour from a partner or ex- partner, 24% told no one about the abuse and even fewer reported it to the police[1]. In Wales, trans peoples’ fears of experiencing trans-phobia from services, including domestic abuse services, prevents them accessing help[2]. These barriers to accessing support are worse for trans people from Black and minority communities due to intersecting experiences of racism and transphobia.

Morning seminar: multi-agency responses to Trans survivors of abuse (for members and non-members)
10:00 – 13:00, Butetown Community Centre, Cardiff

This interactive and engaging seminar will be of interest to any professionals in public services and the voluntary sector who want to understand more about the issues and barriers trans people face in accessing services, how to overcome these barriers, and how to improve responses to help survivors get the support they need.

The seminar will be led by an expert panel of speakers with extensive experience of developing LGBTQI services and policies for people affected by domestic abuse. Speakers include Jo Barringer, CEO of Broken Rainbow.

Afternoon workshop: for Welsh Women’s Aid member services only
13.45 – 16.00, Butetown Community Centre, Cardiff

A workshop for Welsh Women’s Aid member services, to discuss implementation of the WWA Transgender Policy and Procedural Guidance, explore legislative requirements, and share best practice in meeting the needs of trans survivors in specialist services.

The morning seminar is £40 for multi-agencies (non-members). The full day is free for Welsh Women’s Aid members. Please note, Welsh Women’s Aid members can book a maximum of two places per organisation.

To book tickets, please click here (http://www.eventbrite.com/e/supporting-transgender-survivors-of-domestic-abuse-tickets-22109339630?aff=utm_source%3Deb_email%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dnew_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text )

[1] LGBT Youth Scotland et al. 2010 ‘Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Transgender People’s Experiences of Domestic Abuse’
[2] Harvey, S. et al. 2014 Barriers faced by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People in Accessing Domestic Abuse, Stalking, Harassment and Sexual Violence Services  NatCen