Tackling VAWG and RASSO Hub

The insights showcase how technology and digital tools are enhancing crime prevention and support for victims, enabling early intervention, better protection, and stronger multi-agency collaboration.

From 12-14 November we will be publishing our member’s contributions, guiding us as we answer ‘how can technology help reshape emergency services from improving crime prevention and public safety to better support for victims?’.

Prosecuting perpetrators, protecting and empowering victims: How is tech being used to tackle cases of serious sexual and violent crime?

To support the government’s mission to halve Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and align policing strategies with the Safer Streets initiative, we were proud to host the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) for a dedicated workshop on tackling VAWG.

To culminate the Tackling VAWG and RASSO Impact Days, the team hosted a ‘speed dating’ style Partnering and Networking Session, bringing together Primes and SMEs from across the supplier community

8 November 2022 saw the launch of techUK’s partnership with Policing to deliver their digital agenda to prevent and tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG). The launch of this work took place via a virtual roundtable with members and national VAWG Policing leads, with an exciting announcement involving a newly formed techUK VAWG Digital & Tech Working Group. Full recording available.

To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, techUK’s Justice and Emergency Services Programme hosted a panel with experts from various sectors who shared their thoughts on the issue and some examples of the fantastic work they are doing when it comes to prevention and victim support.

techUK’s ‘Impact Days’ have been featured on Police Professional, highlighting member and stakeholder contributions around how tech is used and developed to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) and rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO)