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Introducing the new VAWG and RASSO Working Group

29 October 20253 min read
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Introducing the new VAWG and RASSO Working Group

The group will run for a tenure of two years and facilitate meaningful conversations and action in support of the government’s mission to halve the number of cases of VAWG.

The VAWG and RASSO Working Group is now in its second term, having originally launched in 2023. The group began with a kick-off event featuring Deputy Chief Constable Maggie Blyth, who outlined policing’s digital strategic goals and emphasised the importance of creating a space for law enforcement and their partners to engage with technology suppliers.

During the previous tenure, the group were pleased to host a range of speakers from policing and third sector organisations to share knowledge important topics such as the Internet of Things, technology facilitated abuse, the importance of diversity in policing, victim support, and online safety -to name a few!

In doing so, the group engaged in thought provoking conversations exploring challenges and best practices, helping to bridge the gap between technology innovators and those on the frontlines of justice. This collaborative spirit has built the groundwork for the group’s ongoing commitment to championing progressive approaches, fostering innovation, and supporting multi-agency efforts to improve outcomes for victims and survivors of VAWG and RASSO across the sector.

The group will be lead by Naomi Bolton (Chair) and Louise Greshem-Cullen (Vice-Chair)

We look forward to seeing how the new group will continue to contribute to positive change in this space.

Please welcome:

  • Alex Habachi, Actr-AI

  • Caroline Barnett, SAS

  • Eilidh Maclachlan, Image Angel

  • Evie Francis, BT

  • James Nahon, NTT Data

  • Kate Algate, Visav

  • Kevin Barton, Hollieguard

  • Lizzie Coleclough, Trustmarque

  • Lorna Rea, BAE Systems

  • Louise Gresham-Cullen, XMA (Vice-Chair)

  • Martin Jebb, CGI,

  • Naomi Bolton, Telent (Chair)

  • Pamela Cook, Infoshare Plus

  • Penny Ellis, NEC Digital

  • Phil Tomlinson, PrincipleOne

  • Razi Hassan, Domestic Abuse Alliance

  • Roisin McCarthy, Verifoxx

  • Rosie Stewart, Cloud Gateway

  • Sam Burton, Forensic Analytics

I am absolutely thrilled to have been re-elected as Chair of the techUK VAWG and RASSO Working Group. I have learnt so much over the past two years as Chair and I’m really looking forward to building on what we have achieved already in order to make a difference in this critical area of work. We have been so encouraged over the last few months with the momentum that has been building and the engagement we have had across policing, academia and third sector organisations. We were absolutely delighted to take part in the Round Table event in July which was opened by Rob Carden and Chaired by Tony Blaker. We are very much looking forward to seeing what happens next as we are keen to support policing as it works through it’s published problem statements. The recent MOU with the NPCC will also strengthen the engagement we hope to have with policing though our work with techUK. I am very grateful to those from the working group who voted for me and for all those (including friends from the wider JESMC community at techUK) who have supported me and encouraged me to go for a second term.

Naomi Bolton

Telent

I’m absolutely delighted to share that I’ve been elected as Vice Chair for the (VAWG) (RASSO) Working Group.

Being nominated for such an important role is a real honour, and I’m genuinely excited about the opportunity to contribute to this vital area of work. The issues surrounding VAWG and RASSO affect so many lives, and I’m passionate about helping to drive positive change and raise awareness wherever possible.

As part of XMA, I’ve always believed in using our collective voice and expertise to make a difference. This new role gives me the chance to do just that — to support meaningful conversations, share insights, and help shape initiatives that can have a real impact across our communities.

I’m especially looking forward to collaborating with Naomi and the rest of the working group. Together, I’m confident we can continue to build on the fantastic work already being done and create new opportunities to support those tackling these critical issues every day.

This is such an exciting chapter, and I can’t wait to get started!

Louise Gresham-Cullen

XMA

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