Conference overview
Since 2016, Ask & Act training has been delivered across Wales, equipping thousands of practitioners with skills to conduct a targeted inquiry to identify violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence (VAWDASV) and respond effectively to disclosures. In 2024, we delivered a celebration of Ask and Act and its positive impacts, inviting delegates and attendees to rejoice in what has been achieved but also to plan for the future. In 2025, a highly adaptable format was offered, allowing delegates to shape their Continuous Professional Practice. This year, the conference will bring together experts to share guidance, lived experience and current professional practice.
The conference will be held online via Microsoft Teams.
Agenda
The agenda for can be found here.
The Communications Pack can be found here.
Key points
- What does Ask and Act look like in practice in different authorities?
- Being survivor centric: a look at best practice in supporting.
- What are survivors telling us? Updates from the Live Fear Free Helpline.
- A brief study of emerging topics within the VAWDASV sector.
Speakers
- Jane Hutt MS, Cabinet Sectretary of Justice, Trefnydd and Cheif Whip
- Delegates from Welsh Women’s Aid Survivor Network
- Amy Powell, Regional VAWDASV Training Co-Ordinator
- DS Mike Taggart MBE, Protective Vulnerable People Unit, North Wales Police
- Hannah Robinson, VAWDASV Trainer, Welsh Women’s Aid
- Jay Crouch, Safeguarding Lead, West Wales Fire and Rescue
- Ann Williams, Helpline Manager, Live Fear Free Helpline
- Mwenya Chimba PhD, Head of Training and development, Welsh Women’s Aid
Chaired by: Nia Thomas, VAWDASV Trainer and lead Ask and Act TTT Trainer, Welsh Women’s Aid.
Who should attend?
- Ask & Act trainers
- Local authority VAWDASV leads
- VAWDASV Regional Coordinators
- Corporate Safeguarding
- Heads of Community Safety
- HR Directorate
- Local Heath Board VAWDASV leads
- Fire & Rescue
- Welsh Ambulance Service Trust
- Third Sector Specialist VAWDASV providers
