Saturday 10 July 2010

We will be holding a Study Day at Reading University on Saturday 10 July 2010. The theme will be our flagship project: VAW-SIN (Violence Against Women - Stop It Now).

We are delighted to announce that Daniel Blake, Policy Manager from Action on Elder Abuse and Tom Regan from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's Forced Marriages Unit, have accepted our invitation to address the Study Day as our keynote speakers. We have also planned six workshops and more information on this can be found by downloading a copy of the booking brochure.  

The Certain Curtain Theatre Company

We are also delighted to announce that this prestigious company will be performing in the afternoon of the Study Day.

The Theatre Company has been at the forefront of the use of theatre and drama within the field of domestic violence since 1995. The performance we've chosen is Lady in Red, which was shortlisted for the Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award in 2005.

Extensively researched and highly acclaimed, Lady in Red combines superb dialogue, a compelling plot, powerful performance and evocative colours to take the audience on a moving and thought-provoking journey with 'Rose' - enabling them to explore one woman's attempts to leave an abusive relationship and the barriers she faces. The performance lasts 45 minutes and is accompanied by an after-show discussion.
For more information, visit their website.

The cost of the Study Day is being kept at last year's level of £45 for early birds (payment by May 2010).