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Know your Institute
Know your Institute

October 26th is the Annual Conference with is The impact of the global COVID pandemic was
What does 2023 hold?? currently in development. catastrophe for many. Communities were unprepared
for the increase in domestic abuse or violence. The
cycle of abuse was no longer a private issue, reports
November 2nd we will be at the Twenty23 event at
Heathrow and at the NAHS Conference in Birmingham increased daily, and I witnessed the fallout as a
between the 22nd-23rd.
Magistrate.
By Angela Vernon-Lawson CSyP FSyI We are also developing our regional calendar, In 2013, Sarah Silcox reported Domestic Abuse cost
webinars and pop-up drop in’s where you can come businesses 1.9 billion per year, four years later in 2017
along and meet the team and other members. Invites UK Government reported the social and economic cost
to join the Institute table at some in credible events to England and Wales had risen to an astounding £66
will also be distributed. billion. I am currently collating the latest information
As 2023 gathers momentum we have been working hard behind the scenes and it will be available soon. The fallout for businesses is
to revamp many areas, to ensure we can service the membership and reduce The Institute is also incredibly proud to champion significant. Not only in lost time, but not understanding
costs of our in-person events by lower ticket prices. This was one key area The Secure Futures EY Foundation, the Consortium what to do. For many it is such a private matter but
the Membership Matters Advisory Group (MMAG) requested and has been for the Prevention of Suicide and of course Violence making it known that help is available is often the first
actioned, first at the Annual Conference, and for the Gala Awards Dinner 18th Against Women and Girls (VAWG), which is very close step.
April 2023. We are also reviewing the website to provide our members and to my heart, and it is shameful this is a 21st century
would members with a refreshed, updated easier to navigate ‘shop window’, problem. Towards the end of April 2021 many welcomed the
alongside this the app is also being updated to improve connectivity for Domestic Abuse Act 2021 because it offered hope
members. The administration for members CPD will be much smoother for ‘Violence – behaviour involving physical force intended to those being abused, as reporting would be taken
2023. Earlier in the year we worked with DMG Events to be their CPD partner to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.’ seriously and perpetrators would be dealt with. Yet
for the World Police Summit in Dubai (7-9th March). only weeks before the Act became a legal entity Sarah
There is no avoiding the intent, the aim of committing Everard was brutally attacked. Her assailant being

The request for a mentor is also on the increase, so if you have time to give harm, the ferociousness of an unrestrained act of a police officer. A figure we should trust. A capable
someone support be it personal or professional, please do join our mentorship programme, its invaluable for violence. We can ask why and who commits such acts, guardian to defend us when we are in trouble; this
both parties. and the answer does not change; anyone regardless incident resulted in national outrage and the brutality
We have seen great work and influence from some of our Special Interest Groups (SIGs), specifically Inclusive of status, wealth, education, culture, or religion. of the attack was, and remains incomprehensible
SIG and the CT SIG. Some SIGs require a chair or co-chair so please do put yourself forward to be involved Such atrocities often start with coercive, intimidating but in many ways it became the springboard for the
and drive forward research and articles to share with our members and the wider industry. behaviour. Behaviours intended to control, to belittle, national launch of the prevention of Violence Against
to create doubt; often followed by physical abuse; a Women and Girls. With this we have seen the launch
The Corporate Partner Network has been revamped alongside our annual sponsorship packages to improve full force punch to the face, stomach, or head. That of numerous apps, including the Railway Guardian
support and what we can offer. may be the first time. The apologies, the ‘sorry I didn’t App, and more publicity for ‘Ask for Angela’ a project I
mean it’ I love you. The mind games start and the became involved with prior to the pandemic.
April events are gathering momentum. The AGM on 18th April is followed by a relaunch of our Annual Gala doubt increases. The control continues with how to
Awards. The following week the Institute will be at The Security Event at the NEC 25-27th April. dress, how to look, for some they are not allowed to So how can those in security help – observe and
wash. Basic daily needs are withdrawn; food, drink communicate, be that guardian during the day and
May 10th sees the launch of The Security Institute Wellbeing and Mental Health seminar for the security and often money. If you have no food your weak, you night-time economy. If you see something that is out of
sector sponsored by Mitie will take place at The Shard. On the 16th – 18th May we will be at IFSEC, Excel and cannot fight back, with no money you can’t run away. the ordinary or poor behaviour just asking if everything
a Members lunch held on 24th May at Doggett’s, Coat and Badge, Blackfriars Bridge London. The mobile phone can be friend or foe – it can be is okay can be enough for someone to move on. Keep a
taken away to prevent you calling anyone for help or safe distance and call for help. Sounds simple enough.

June 8th is the launch of our first Careers Fair for Veterans and Uniformed Service Personnel held at the VSC given as a gift to track the receiver. Friends become It is! During the pandemic I became a Bystander Trainer
in London which is an exciting opportunity for our Corporate Partner Network and members who employ a thing of the past as it easier than explaining the and revisited building my Restorative Relationship Skills
former service personnel - so watch this space as Bob Martin CSyP and I release more information! This is bruise, the weight loss, the dishevelled look. amongst many other things – by standing shoulder to
followed by an event on 15th June that we are holding at Mira Technology Institute in Nuneaton, as part of shoulder we can prevent many things from happening.
the initiative to engage young people to consider security as a career. These are just some of the things I have dealt with Sisters Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry murdered
in the last 30 years. I have also dealt with those in in June 2020 and Sabina Nessa September 2021 who
July is also gathering momentum where we will be present at Twenty23 in Manchester on 6th. On the July denial who believe a toxic relationship is the norm. received less media attention are only examples.
11th The Security Institute Director Carl Dakin will be hosting the Young Members and Fellows lunch at the Persuading otherwise takes time, patience and often Prevention against Violence Against Woman and Girls is
Union Jack Club in London. hours of silence. Not talking, not advising, just sitting, now in the spotlight; not because it was something new,
waiting for one word, any word which means that or unfamiliar but because it is necessary.
September 14th is the Women in Security Awards, 25th is the CSyP Dinner followed by 2 days at the person is letting you in.
International Security Expo 26th -27th at Olympia.