How do we stop violence against women?

Violence against women and girls is at a critical point. Where do women experience violence and how can we tackle it at the root cause? What new measures are being implemented to ensure we think with safety in mind and how can we work with researchers to ensure our public spaces are safe?

Host Rich Williams is joined by Sam Lewis, Associate Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Alison Lowe OBE, the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime (DMPC) in West Yorkshire, and Anna Barker, Associate Professor in Criminal Justice & Criminology.

Impact

• Societal impact: Provides hopeful solutions to humanity's greatest challenges directly from the scientists and researchers on the front line
• Collaboration: brings together interdisciplinary experts to share insights and knowledge with the public

Key Information

• Partners and collaborators: West Yorkshire Combined Authority
• Disciplines: criminology, law, social sciences
• Investigators: Dr Sam Lewis, Dr Anna Barker

Keywords: podcast, violence, crime, sexism, misogyny, social issues, social justice, police, criminal activity, abuse, relationships, gender