16 Days to end domestic violence in Brighton

More than 16,000 women experienced domestic violence and abuse, sexual assault or stalking in Brighton & Hove last year. This shocking figure comes as a programme of events is unveiled to mark 16 Days of Action to End Violence against Women and Girls (25 November – 10 December). The individual, economic and social cost to the city of domestic and sexual violence and abuse alone is estimated to be £143 million per annum. Hear about innovative work being done with school children to promote healthy relationships in an interview with teacher Isobel Reid, who is PSHE lead teacher in Brighton & Hove schools . Also hear how bad the problem is in an interview with James Rowlands, Violence against Women and Girls Strategy Manager & Commissioner at Brighton & Hove City Council. #16days