VAGW

On 03/11/2026, SNT Officer from Wood Street PCSO Ewa Czernicka-Choi, together with Waltham Forest Council representative Reuben Maynard, conducted a community engagement event in Wood Street, E17, speaking with residents about Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).

The purpose of the engagement was to raise awareness of VAWG, provide information on available support services, encourage reporting, and discuss how the community can play a role in improving safety for women and girls.

Key message shared with residents:

VAWG is everyone's responsibility. By recognising the signs, challenging unacceptable behaviour, supporting victims, and reporting offences, we can help make our communities safer for women and girls.

Examples of Violence Against Women and Girls discussed during the event included:

Domestic abuse (physical, emotional, psychological, financial, or coercive control by a partner or family member)

Sexual violence and sexual assault

Rape

Stalking and harassment

Online abuse

Forced marriage

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

So-called "honour"-based abuse

Human trafficking and sexual exploitation

Street harassment and unwanted sexual behaviour

Residents were provided with crime prevention advice and encouraged to report any concerns or incidents to police. Positive engagement was achieved, with members of the community expressing support for initiatives aimed at making public spaces safer for women and girls.

Safe Streets, Safe Communities: Together Against Violence Against Women and Girls.

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EWA CZERNICKA-CHOI
(Metropolitan Police, PCSO, WOOD STREET)