Thanet students take part in police workshop tackling violence against women

Kent Police has been working with students in Thanet to promote the importance of tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Officers from the Thanet Community Safety Unit made a visit to Nelson College in Broadstairs to speak to the students about the work being done by the force.

A discussion on how to seek help and support was held, as well as sessions to raise awareness of related issues, such as drink spiking and domestic abuse.

The workshop took place on 27 June 2024 and is the latest in a series of events being carried out across the district to help reduce violence against women.

Thanet CSU Inspector Jim Woodward said: ‘We hold events where we ask women to identify areas of the district that make them feel unsafe, and then work with partner agencies to see what can be done to change that.

‘We also visit community groups and colleges to explain the work being done by police, and to also educate them on where to find help and how to recognise the signs of potential offending.

‘We want the message to be clearly heard that women and girls should feel safe and we are committed to working towards that, as well as stopping those offenders who are responsible for VAWG.’