Events and training to tackle VAWG in Richmond
On this page
- 16 Days of Activism 2026
- White Ribbon Walks
- Voicebox – Healthy Masculinity Events
- Free training, webinars and forums
- Support
- Richmond Safe Space
- Stalls
- Women’s Walk, Talk and Do
- Become an active bystander
- Sexual harassment and drink spiking e-learning
- Women's Hub
- VAWG Community Forum
- White Ribbon
- One Stop Shop
16 Days of Activism 2026
November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), also known as White Ribbon Day. November 25 also marks the first day of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence.
This year, the UN Women theme for the 16 Days of Activism is “UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls: Ensure Justice, Protect Survivors, End Impunity.” This theme puts survivors at the centre and calls for stronger laws and accountability while demanding greater action to stop violence before it occurs.
White Ribbon UK is the leading charity in England and Wales working to prevent men's violence against women and girls. Their 2026 White Ribbon Day theme is ‘It Takes All of Us, encouraging everyone, particularly men and boys, to take a stand and challenge sexism and harmful behaviour.
Richmond Council is White Ribbon accredited and supports the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign by organising local awareness events and training opportunities for professionals, voluntary sector organisations and residents.
White Ribbon Walks
As a White Ribbon accredited organisation, we support the global campaign to encourage people, especially men and boys, to act and change the culture that leads to abuse. In Richmond, we organise walks to show solidarity with women and encourage residents to make a stand and call out abusive behaviour.
Richmond White Ribbon Walk
- Date: Saturday 5 December
- Time: Please arrive by 11am
- Meeting point: Amélie Delagrange memorial, Twickenham Green
Join this walk to show solidarity with women and encourage residents to make a stand and call out abusive behaviour. Everybody is welcome.
Voicebox – Healthy Masculinity Events
Voicebox are a UK based organisation providing expert-led workshops, assemblies and projects designed to challenge misogyny, tackle unhealthy masculinity, and prioritise the wellbeing of young people. During the 16 Days of Activism, they will be delivering a webinar and panel event, which we encourage all parents, carers and professionals working with young people to attend.
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Tuesday 1 December 6 to 7pm |
Voicebox: Parent Webinar - Supporting Boys and Young Men Target audience: Parents, carers and anyone working with young people Description: This session aims to helps parents and carers better understand the pressures boys and young men are navigating today, offering practical ways to support them at home. Location: Online webinar. How to book: Sign up for the Voicebox parent webinar: Supporting Boys and Young Men |
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Thursday 3 December 4.30 to 6pm |
Voicebox: Masculinity panel Target audience: Parents, carers and anyone working with young people Description: Join this exciting panel discussion on positive masculinity, exploring what healthy masculinity looks like, and how we can all help to challenge harmful attitudes and behaviours in our homes, workplaces, schools and communities Location: In person at Clarendon Hall, Twickenham. How to book: Sign up for the Voicebox masculinity panel |
Free training, webinars and forums
Various free training sessions and webinars for residents, professionals, community organisations and the voluntary sector have been organised to increase awareness and share knowledge to help eliminate VAWG.
Please note that these sessions are focused on Violence Against Women and Girls and may include content that attendees find distressing. Support services are available on this website.
Unless otherwise stated, these events are for professionals and voluntary sector organisations.
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Thursday 26 November 10am to 1pm |
Richmond and Wandsworth Council: Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) Training Target audience: Professionals Description: Learn more about the MARAC process, how to identify high risk domestic abuse, how to refer and best practice. Location: Online training. How to book: Email the MARAC team |
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Friday 27 November 9.30am to 4pm |
Ascent: Domestic Abuse and Perpetrator Accountability Target audience: Professionals working with domestic abuse perpetrators Description: This training will explore domestic abuse dynamics, the Domestic Abuse Act 2021, perpetrator decision-making and how to share information accurately in a way that holds perpetrators to account and empowers survivors. Location: Online training. How to book: Sign up for Ascent: Domestic Abuse and Perpetrator Accountability |
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Friday 27 November 11am to 12.30pm |
Metropolitan Police: Street Harassment, VAWG Offences and Offender Management Target audience: Professionals and voluntary sector organisations Description: Learn more about the new Street Harassment legislation, emerging trends and key themes, protective orders and suspect-focused approaches to offender management and safeguarding. Location: Online webinar. How to book: Sign up for Metropolitan Police: Street Harassment, VAWG Offences and Offender Management |
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Friday 27 November 1 to 2pm |
Safer Places: Understanding Post-Separation Abuse Target audience: Professionals and voluntary sector organisations Description: This webinar will explore what post separation abuse can look like and why abuse can continue or escalate after a relationship ends. Location: Online webinar. How to book: Sign up for Safer Places: Understanding Post-Separation Abuse |
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Monday 30 November 12 to 1.30pm |
Faith & VAWG Coalition: Faith, Safety and Support for Survivors of VAWG Target audience: Professionals and voluntary sector organisations Description: This webinar will explore how the current Coordinated Community Response (CCR) to domestic abuse and VAWG often overlooks the experiences of women from faith backgrounds, barriers and how to provide better support. Location: Online webinar. How to book: Sign up for Faith & VAWG Coalition: Faith, Safety and Support for Survivors of VAWG |
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Monday 30 November 2 to 3pm |
Hestia: Recognising Domestic Abuse for Professionals Target audience: Professionals and voluntary sector organisations Description: Join this webinar to increase your understanding of domestic abuse and build confidence in identifying and responding to the signs of abuse. Location: Online webinar. How to book: Sign up for Hestia: Recognising Domestic Abuse for Professionals |
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Monday 30 November 4 to 5pm |
Everyone’s Invited: Navigating Online Spheres of Influence Target audience: Professionals and voluntary sector organisations Description: This session aims to bridge the generational gap between young people and the adults who support them, empowering them to navigate these pressures with confidence and to promote a culture of change. Location: Online webinar. How to book: Sign up for Everyone’s Invited: Navigating Online Spheres of Influence |
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Tuesday 1 December 4 to 5pm |
Token Man: Men’s Role in Tackling Male VAWG Target audience: Professionals and voluntary sector organisations Description: This panel will explore how men and organisations can become part of the solution to ending VAWG. Location: Online webinar. How to book: Sign up for Token Man: Men’s Role in Tackling Male VAWG |
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Thursday 3 December 9.15am to 2pm |
SW London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust: Domestic Abuse Conference Target audience: Professionals and voluntary sector organisations Description: Join this event to hear from a panel of speakers on topics including the voices of children, domestic abuse experiences in the LGBT+ community, the intersection of domestic abuse and suicide, and domestic abuse experiences in the deaf community. Location: Online. How to book: Join the SW London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust Domestic Abuse Conference live |
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Thursday 3 December 10.30 to 11.30am |
Survivor-Centred Practice: Trauma-Informed Perspective Target audience: Professionals and voluntary sector organisations Description: This session aims to help practitioners build confidence in recognising the impact of trauma, understanding why some client responses can feel challenging or difficult to interpret, and using this awareness to create safer, more effective conversations that strengthen trust and engagement. Location: Online. How to book: Sign up for Survivor-Centred Practice: Trauma-Informed Perspective |
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Friday 4 December 1 to 2pm |
Safer Places: Risk Assessing is More Than a Tick Box Target audience: Professionals and voluntary sector organisations Description: This webinar will explore the importance of professional curiosity, critical thinking and understanding patterns of perpetrator behaviour when identifying and responding to risk. Location: Online webinar. How to book: Sign up for Safer Places: Risk Assessing is More Than a Tick Box |
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Monday 7 December 1 to 2pm |
Safer Places: Coercive Control, Why Are We Still Missing the Signs? Target audience: Professionals and voluntary sector organisations. Description: This webinar will explore the gap between legislation and practice, and why recognising patterns of abuse is essential to protecting victims. Location: Online webinar. How to book: Sign up for Safer Places: Coercive Control, Why Are We Still Missing the Signs? |
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Monday 7 December 6.30pm |
Vigil for Amélie Delagrange Target audience: Open to everyone Description: The Alliance for Women’s Equality are holding a vigil to remember Amélie Delagrange. Location: In person at the Amelie Delagrange Bench, Twickenham Green. How to book: No sign-up needed |
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Tuesday 8 December 12 to 1pm |
Faith & VAWG Coalition: Faith in the System Target audience: Professionals and voluntary sector organisations. Description: This webinar will explore the invisibility of faith in VAWG policy and practice, and what it means for survivor support and safeguarding. Location: Online webinar. How to book: Sign up for Faith & VAWG Coalition: Faith in the System |
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Tuesday 8 December 7 to 8.30pm |
Richmond and Wandsworth Council: Become an Active Bystander Target audience: Open to everyone Description: Have you ever witnessed an incident of sexual harassment in the street, at work, or on public transport and wished you had known how to intervene safely? Become an Active Bystander in your local community and play your part in preventing harm. Location: Online session. How to book: Sign up for Richmond and Wandsworth Council: Become an Active Bystander |
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Wednesday 9 December 12.30 to 2.30pm |
Refuge: Women’s Domestic Abuse Survivor Forum Target audience: Victims and survivors of domestic abuse, residing in Richmond or Wandsworth. Description: This forum provides a safe space where women can share their experiences of accessing support services, receive peer support and will ensure that survivor‛s voice is heard and your feedback will influence change within local services. Location: In person in Richmond. Details shared after registration. How to book: Sign up for Refuge: Women’s Domestic Abuse Survivor Forum |
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Thursday 10 December 11.30am to 12.30pm |
Refuge: Technology-Facilitated Abuse Target audience: Professionals and voluntary sector organisations Description: Learn more about what technology-facilitated abuse is, the impact it has, how to assess and ask questions, safety planning and where to signpost victims and survivors for support. Location: Online webinar. How to book: Sign up for Refuge: Technology-Facilitated Abuse |
Support
If you or someone you know has experienced abuse or violence, confidential, free support services are available
Richmond Safe Space
If you’re feeling vulnerable in Richmond town centre on your night out, visit the Safe Space for signposting, support or simply company while you wait to get home.
Find it:
- Days: Fridays
- Time: 8 to 11pm
- Location: The green marquee outside Richmond train station
Stalls
If you want to learn more about what we are doing, members of the Community Safety team will be hosting public engagement stalls during 2025.
We raise awareness of:
- Drink spiking
- Personal safety
- Local support services for domestic abuse and sexual violence
Information leaflets for local support services and free personal safety resources will be available.
Women’s Walk, Talk and Do
Police Community Officers host ‘walks and talks’ with female residents to give local women the opportunity to discuss issues around women’s safety.
Officers can offer advice and support, while hearing from you on what needs to be done to help women feel safer. Walks are also promoted on local police Twitter accounts.
Please check back for future dates.
Find out more about Walk, Talk and Do.
Become an active bystander
Have you ever witnessed an incident of sexual harassment in the street, at work, or on public transport and wished you had known how to intervene safely? Become an active bystander in your local community and play your part in preventing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
Online sessions
We are running online sessions over Microsoft Teams, to help members of the public become more confident in safely intervening and becoming active bystanders.
E-module
You can access our online e-module version of the ‘become an active bystander’ session which can be completed on a day and time to suit your own needs.
The module can be completed independently or in a small group and takes approximately 1 hour to complete.
Access the active bystander e-module
Sensitivity warning
The session will cover sensitive topics including domestic abuse, sexual harassment and violence, with a focus on VAWG.
Training needs
If your organisation or community group is interested in taking part in an online or in person active bystander session, email Abi Jonas, VAWG Community Safety Officer for Richmond, at abi.jonas@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk, to discuss your needs.
If you have any other training needs related to VAWG, please reach out to discuss your requirements, as we may be able to assist.
Sexual harassment and drink spiking e-learning
We have created a free sexual harassment and drink spiking prevention e-learning module for businesses, licensed venues and customer-facing organisations. This aims to help staff recognise the signs of sexual harassment and drink spiking and respond safely and appropriately.
Women's Hub
Voices of Hope’s Women’s Hub featuring the Sisterhood Choir and Sisterhood Sanctuary. The Women’s Hub is a free project providing a safe and welcoming community for women to come together to form connections and build self-confidence. The Women’s Hub offers support from volunteers, and numerous activities ranging from singing to crafting, and all attendees are offered a free lunch and refreshments.
- Date: Every Wednesday (term time only)
- Time: 11am to 12.30pm (choir), 12.30 to 2.30pm (sanctuary)
- Location: The Vineyard Community Centre, The Vineyard, TW10 6AQ
VAWG Community Forum
In partnership with Wandsworth Council, organisations working to tackle VAWG are invited to a forum aimed at sharing ideas, collaborating, and ensuring there is a strong coordinated response across the system that supports women and girls at risk of abuse and violence.
Next forum TBC
How to join
If your organisation would like to join the VAWG Community Forum, please email Abi Jonas, VAWG Community Safety Officer, at abi.jonas@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.
White Ribbon
We support the global campaign to encourage people, especially men and boys, to act and change the culture that leads to abuse.
In Richmond upon Thames, we organise walks in our different wards to show solidarity with women and encourage residents to make a stand and call out abusive behaviour.
Everyone who lives, works or studies in the borough is invited to join us on White Ribbon Walks. Look out for further updates.
One Stop Shop
The One Stop Shop is the borough’s weekly drop-in service offering free, discrete support, advice and information concerning domestic abuse, stalking and sexual violence.
Drop-in details:
- When: Every Friday
- Time: 10am to 12 noon
- Location: Citizens Advice, 94-102 High Street, Hampton Hill, TW12 1NY
Updated: 10 November 2026
