New strategy aims to tackle violence against women and girls WOMEN and girls in Wirral who have experienced violence are being urged to share their experiences and views as preparations on a new national strategy to tackle the issue gets underway. As well as urging organisations who directly support victims and survivors – such as frontline professionals and academics – to respond, for the first time the g Government is also asking victims, survivors, and their families and friends for their views and experiences. The consultation closes on February 19. You can take part online at https://surveys.ipsosinteractive.com/mriweb/mriweb.dll, by email to [email protected] or writing to Interpersonal Abuse Unit, Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Team, 5th Floor, Fry Building, 2 Marsham Street London SW1P 4DF.