NPCC award-winning listening circles, launched by DCS Dee Perkins and currently led by DCS Zara Brown, are co-hosted by NINE RED Presents… (CIC) and WoCiP.
These circles are dedicated to providing a safe space for women who may have been victims of crime or may have directly or indirectly experienced domestic and sexual violence, as well as those affected by intersectional discrimination, such as racist sexism and sexist racism.
Participants are encouraged to share their stories with statutory agents, listen to others, and foster a supportive community that validates their experiences and promotes healing.
– May 4th – Dr. Nazia Khanum OBE, DL, Chairperson of UNA Luton and Director of Equality in Diversity
– June 1st – Naz Knight LL.B (Hons), CEO and Co-founder of Queen’s Award Winning NINE RED Presents (CIC), Poetry Champion for Bedfordshire, Poet in Residence at Luton Town Football Club: – Narrative Psychology and Poetry Therapy
– July 6th – “Beyond the Shadows” Discussing the needs of Indirect Victims of Domestic Violence – NRP is running a pilot project funded by the OPCC for Indirect Victims
– August 3rd – Helen Nellis CVO CStJ, retired HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire
– September 7th
– October 5th – Imelda Knight CQSW BsC (Hons): – Women, Grief, and childbearing health
– November 2nd
– December 7th – HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Mrs. Susan Lousada