March 2020 saw the first national ‘lockdown’ announced and, with this, charities such as Women’s Aid highlighted the increased risk of harm and isolation for those affected by domestic abuse. The Crime Survey for England and Wales showed that 1.6 million women and 757,000 men had experienced domestic abuse between March 2019 and March 2020, with a 7% growth in police recorded domestic abuse crimes. Although official data on the impact of lockdown on domestic abuse is limited, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported in May 2020, there was a 12% increase in the number of domestic abuse cases referred to victim support. 

With the impact of COVID-19 and the introduction of national lockdowns, it is widely accepted that technology offers tremendous potential as a force for good. We have seen a move to digital ways of working and a reliance on technology more so now than ever before. What are the opportunities to fill existing gaps in service provision and provide a safety net to survivors of domestic abuse before, during and after an incident? How can technology better support the delivery of public safety services, protecting victims, preventing incidents but also supporting police in their response and investigations after the matter?


techUK is working with partners EDAC to deliver a roundtable, bringing industry together with stakeholders to discuss: 

  • the impact of COVID-19 on domestic abuse cases; 
  • the role of technology for prevention (better access to and use of data and artificial intelligence); 
  • how technology can support victims and the reporting of incidents; 
  • how technology can support police in their response and investigations; 
  • challenges surrounding technology as an enabler and how industry and stakeholders must come together to tackle the challenges around the use of technology to perpetrate domestic abuse.

Speakers include: 

- Detective Superintendent Matthew Pilch,  Lead Responsible Officer for Domestic Abuse, Metropolitan Police

- Chief Superintendent Phil Davies, Director of Information, Greater Manchester Police

- Professor Tom Kirchmaier, Director of Policing and Crime, LSE | Ria Ivandic, Research Associate, LSE

- Saima Shah, Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant (EDAC)

- Simon Franc, Chief Executive Officer, Anatomap Limited 

- Matt Stagg, Digital Policing Strategic Lead, Data & AI, Capita

- Lesley Nuttall, Cloud Security Engineer, IBM

- Jessica Eagelton, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Refuge

AGENDA

  • Welcome and Context
  • Introduction to panellists
  • Moderator set questions & panel discussion
  • Delegate questions
  • Next steps and close

 

Georgie Morgan

Georgie Morgan

Head of Justice and Emergency Services, techUK

Georgie joined techUK as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager in March 2020, progressing to Head of Programme in January 2022.

In her current role, Georgie leads techUK’s engagement and initiatives across the blue light and criminal justice sectors. She works closely with industry and stakeholders to drive innovation, address challenges, and anticipate future needs, while showcasing the critical role technology plays in delivering essential public safety and justice services. Through the JES programme, she provides a platform for suppliers, helping them navigate and establish themselves in the blue light and criminal justice markets.

Before joining techUK, Georgie spent four and a half years managing a Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) in Westminster. Collaborating with the Metropolitan Police and local councils, she focused on mitigating the impact of crime on the business community. Her efforts spanned addressing low-level street crime and anti-social behavior to managing critical incidents and violent crime.

Email:
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LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgie-henley/

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