VAWG Walk and Talk Event - Thursday 16th October at 18:00hrs

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Feeling Unsafe, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

I have organised a "Walk and Talk" Event at Highfield Park, St Albans which will be taking place on Thursday 16th October. The meeting point will be the Visitor Centre Car Park at 18:00hrs. This initiative was started in Welwyn Hatfield by a local Police Community Support Officer after residents, particularly women and girls, frequently voiced their concerns about feeling less safe as the evenings draw in and become darker. Given the positive feedback from residents, I am rolling this Event out to residents within the St Albans District.

This will be a Women and Girls ONLY event. Female officers will be hosting the event where the group will go on a walk around the park and have positive discussions about Feelings of Safety, Night-time Economy, and how the Police can demonstrate a commitment to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls. This Event is open to Women and Girls of any age, you can attend alone or with friends, but please be reassured by this Police presence. Likewise, please feel free to Reply to this message if you have any questions or remarks about this Event.

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