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In her TEDx Doncaster Talk, Emma asks how can we address the issues of disproportionality in crimes affecting women and girls.
Emma believes we can have much more influence in changing those negative cultures and behaviours that have been identified.
Many have been criticised for saying its not gender specific but unfortunately, the data is there to say it is specifically disproportionate that more violence takes place where the victims are female.
Emma wants people, communities, and professionals to ensure they understand the signs and key indicators of child exploitation and the violence that these girls will be subject to.
Emma states that girls are seen as assets by drug dealers and a tool for helping them avoid detection. It's harder for police to spot them 'in country'.
One Young Woman shared that "People don't talk about girls in county line gangs, we're just hush. We're really in the forefront of these businesses because we fly under the radar, which is why girls are being used.“
In this TEDx Doncaster Talk Emma also challenges the myths/stories passed down by well-meaning adults, for example, I was always told by my parents, you don’t walk home in the dark alone, if you get a taxi let me know where you get home (ie text me)
Don’t walk through the park in the dark or by yourself - Stay safe
Why do we do this ? my friends still do this now – if they get a taxi on a night out they say text me when you get in.
Do men say this to their male friends on a night out? Most probably not.
So is that the reality or is that perception – Emma presents what the data say about feeling safe, and where the unsafe locations are, is it real or is it perception?
In her call to action, Emma shares a range of interventions that can help including focusing on work with young men and boys, As a mother of two boys Emma wants them to understand what a healthy relationship is and how to behave.
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Emma is a Police Officer, currently working with the National Police Council and the National Task Force to tackle violence against women and girls. Emma's background is county lines and child exploitation and believes that the violence against girls is underreported across the board but especially in County Lines. Emma wants people, communities, and professionals to ensure they understand the signs and key indicators of child exploitation and the violence that girls are subjected to. Emma is a positive disruptor and challenges everyone to look through the door and be part of the solutions. Emma has been commended for her work with South Yorkshire Police both regionally and nationally and is committed to ensuring that the vulnerable are protected and the voiceless are heard.
Emma is keen to share an idea focused on how we can collectively reduce the incidents of violence against women and girls by working to educate men and boys. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
