Domestic abuse in Polish families living in the UK is a growing concern among the Polish community and professionals. It remains a hidden problem that hasn't been adequately explored and addressed despite its seriousness and prevalence in the UK's largest minority group. We are delighted that the conference will promote the findings from the long coming UK-wide study about Polish women’s experiences of domestic violence and abuse in the UK. The research project was led by academics from the University of Lincoln and Maria Grzegorzewska University in Warsaw.

This international event will bring together academics, experts, leaders, and practitioners from the UK and Poland. It will offer a unique opportunity to hear from representatives of the leading organisations supporting women and victims of domestic abuse in Poland.

There will be also two workshops led by Polish practitioners who support victims of domestic abuse in the UK. They will share their knowledge and expertise in the most effective and culturally sensitive approach to working with Polish victims.

Workshop 1 How to maximise your effectiveness with Polish clients – cultural aspects affecting engagement and best practice – Ewa Wilcock and Agnieszka Tenteroba​

Workshop 2 “I am scared that social services will take my children” – Polish clients' experiences of working with social services - Iwona Nowakowska and Joanna Jandula

Group 1 - Workshop 1 at 2 pm and Workshop 2 at 3 pm 

Group 2 - Workshop 1 at 3 pm and Workshop 2 at 2 pm

We welcome practitioners of domestic violence and abuse, health and social services who work with Polish and other European communities, to support them in their roles.

After the event, we would like to invite you to join us for Drinks, Nibbles and Networking to have further opportunities to get to know each other, discuss ideas, and relax in the company of like-minded people. We hope to see you there, please let us know if you would like to join us when you register for the event.

Find out more about the speakers and the event programme on our website