A new strategy for tackling violence against women and girls has been announced as a women’s centre was opened in Mansfield. The new strategy is a joint venture between Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner's office, local authorities ands domestic and sexual violence support practitioners in the area.
It wants to look at ways they can look at a "fundamental shift" in thinking, to ensure more perpetrators are brought to justice and that nobody is left to feel alone or oppressed. A consultation on the plan was launched at Hickling House, a new Women and Children’s Centre in Mansfield on Wednesday, March 8.
It came as Mandy Green, head of service at Nottinghamshire Women's Aid, said the new centre in Mansfield would give "much-needed" additional support for people in the county area of Nottinghamshire. She said: "There have been many people over the years that have looked into a women's centre and been unsuccessful. We feel that women and children need to have a safe, welcoming and empowering space to explore their own personal experiences."
