Domestic Abuse: Opportunities for Prevention

Chris Grey

I’m DCI Chris Grey of South Wales Police and i am the head of Safeguarding for the Mid Glam BCU (Cwm Taf) I have over 20 years in policing where the majority of my career has been either in detective roles or safeguarding. I lead of strategic area for the force regarding violence against woman and girls and managed domestic violence investigation Hubs. I recently lead on work in Cwm Taf to highlight the links between Domestic violence and suicide.

Ann-Marie Curtis

I joined Stori in 2004 as a support worker working with clients experiencing Domestic abuse.  Since then I have managed projects for a wide variety of support needs but all linked to the impact of experiencing domestic abuse.

I am passionate about making a difference for survivors of VAWDASV, every single contact we have is an opportunity to prevent serious harm, to provide options or to listen and validate the experience. 

I have worked for Stori for nearly 21 years during that time I have worked with hundreds of survivors every Stori is unique, however there are may similarities, I try to bring the experience to the training room bringing the voice of the survivors so that professionals have an understanding of the complexities of the dynamic.  I know that highlighting best practice means that we can make every single intervention count.