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Safety of Women and Girls Strategy

Safety should never come at a cost. Protecting the women and girls of West Yorkshire is one of the key commitments that The Mayor made when coming into power. Read The Mayor of West Yorkshire's Safety of Women and Girls Strategy, as well as our key themes on the issue.

West Yorkshire's strategy to improve the safety of 1.2 million women and girls across the region

The Mayor of West Yorkshire's Safety of Women and Girls Strategy sets out a long-term plan to tackle violence, harassment and abuse. It is delivered through the Women's Safety Unit - a partnership between the Combined Authority, the Violence Reduction Partnership and West Yorkshire Police.

Developed through extensive consultation with the public and partners across the region, the strategy sets out concrete actions under each of its four themes - shaped by the lived experiences of women and girls in West Yorkshire.

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Safety of Women and Girls Strategy priorities

Education and Prevention

A public health approach to long-term societal change - starting early, in schools, colleges and universities, and in the community.

Behaviour Change

Challenging negative attitudes and behaviours - empowering men and boys as allies, and driving change in workplaces and communities.

Safe Spaces

Making public spaces, transport, workplaces, the night-time economy and digital spaces safer - physical and perceived safety for all.

Supporting the Sector

Sustainable services for women and girls - lobbying for multi-year funding and building a skilled, representative workforce.

Safety of Women and Girls Strategy cross-cutting themes

Read the Safety of Women and Girls Strategy in full

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