Have you heard of ‘Walk and Talk’?

Have you heard of ‘Walk and Talk’?

‘Walk and Talk’ is part of our commitment to tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG).

Walk and Talk allows female members of the public to reach out to a female police officer who will organise a walk with them in their neighbourhood. The walk gives the opportunity to point out areas they may feel unsafe and talk about these with police.

The walks can be flexible and will last around thirty minutes, taking place at times when women feel most vulnerable while out. This could be early in the morning or late in the evening, when it is darker, less traffic on the roads and fewer people on the streets.

Girls who are under the age of eighteen are also invited onto the scheme if they are accompanied by a parent, a sister over the age of eighteen, or another guardian.

Walk and Talk aims to invite women and girls into a safe environment where they can openly discuss their experiences and concerns.

Please email: walkandtalk@westmercia.police.uk to take part.