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3rd July 2008 - We hosted our relaunch event at garden Court Chambers, Lincoln's Inn Field.

 

We showcased the work of the helpline, our exciting new projects and our publicity material. There was also plenty of time to network with other colleagues who work within the LGBT and domestic violence fields in the UK. Attendees included our Board (Jo, Malek and Annie), representatives from G3 magazine, Dod's Parliamentary, the Home Office, Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Voluntary and Community Organisations, London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard, National Centre for Domestic Violence, Crown Prosecution Service, Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement, LGBT Liaison Officers from various divisions, Stonewall Housing, Spectrum London, Safe As Houses, and many others.

 

25th June 2008 - Melvin attends Funding The Future in Sheffield, run by Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Voluntary and Community Organisations.

 

20th June 2008 - Melvin delivers the last Do The Right Thing, Male-Male Violence workshop in London. The feedback received for the series of three workshops is extremely positive, and has made the events a very rewarding experience for all.

 

19th June 2008 - Rita attends the domestic violence week at HMPS Bronzefield, to talk to staff and inmates, and to give advice.

 

14th June 2008 - Waltham Forest Magistrates Court Open Day. Melvin manned our stall to raise awareness of LGBT domestic violence.

 

3rd - 6th June - Melvin attended the NCSN (National Community Safety Network) Conference in Liverpool.

 

9th May 2008 - Melvin delivers the second Do The Right Thing workshop in Leeds.

 

“Probably one of the most interesting events I have ever attended. This event has opened a great interest of learning more and putting my learning into practice.”

 

2nd May 2008 - Melvin Hartley gives his first workshop for Do The Right Thing, Male-Male violence in Derby. It is a great success.

 

“As a practitioner I have gained some valuable knowledge; in particular issues for LGBT and male victims, about which I now feel better informed.”