NEW INITIATIVE | A new ‘Walk and Talk’ initiative is being launched across North Worcestershire as part of our commitment to tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG).

The initiative was first launched in Telford last year and is now being introduced in Kidderminster, Stourport, Bromsgrove, Redditch and surrounding areas.

Walk and Talk allows female members of the public to reach out to a female police officer who will organise a walk with them in their neighbourhood. The walk gives the opportunity to point out areas they may feel unsafe and talk about these with police.

Inspector Richard Field said: “It is important that we understand local concerns and give women and girls a safe space where they can feel heard. We want our communities to regularly see and get to know their local officers to help build trust and confidence.

“From the information they provide we can liaise with key partners to assess these concerns and where possible, fix them. We want the public to know we are here to protect and keep them safe.”

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