We are delighted to let you know about our second annual conference on Domestic Violence and the Arts. Last year’s event was so well received (”This day has altered my life”; “The whole day was amazing”; “Inspired!; “Fantastic! Absolutely fantastic!”) we simply had to put on another!

 If we are to tackle domestic violence as a society, it is crucial that we work effectively and therapeutically not only with victims and survivors but also raise awareness to all adults and children: and that means targeting all our communities and schools.

And one of the most effective ways of achieving all this is through the use of the creative arts. This essential and unique conference showcases how this can happen. We are also proud to be using Derby’s brand new art and film centre – The Quad. A great venue for what promises to be another great day.

We will have live performances of specially commissioned poetry from the brilliant John Hegley and Jo Bell; and specially commissioned music from Belinda O’Hooley (best known as the songwriter and pianist in Mercury Award nominees Rachel Unthank and the Winterset) and Heidi Tidow. Completing our performance line-up will be a drama and a screening of the award-winning film “Leaving”.

Our workshops will show you how you can use poetry, film, dramatherapy, aromatherapy, art therapy, creative writing, drama and dance with not only survivors and victims of domestic abuse (including children), but how it can help you and your colleagues develop your skills and knowledge as well. And how the arts can be used generally to raise awareness within schools and communities.

 So, come to listen. Come to watch. Come to learn. And come to terms with what a dramatic difference we can all make in our work and the lives of those people who matter most: the victims, survivors and child witnesses of domestic violence.

We do hope you are able to make it

All best

Graham Hopkins

Director

Do The Right Thing

 phone and fax: 01332 780 096

mobile: 07770 917 345

www.rightthing.co.uk

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