Our Authentic Voice Panel is for victims and survivors of domestic abuse who are over 18 years old and living in Central Bedfordshire. This includes people who experienced domestic abuse in their childhood.
The panel offers people the opportunity to make their voice heard, and to help shape future services. By joining the panel you will:
- join a panel of experts by experience, working alongside professionals who are dedicated to tackling domestic abuse
- be provided with the space to share thoughts and ideas to influence change
- be part of a network, working together to improve the local response for those experiencing domestic abuse
All panel members are offered specialist, independent support, provided by Victim Support's Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) service.
Alternatively, if you are unable to volunteer your time to be part of the panel, you can join a mailing list to hear about other opportunities and take part in surveys to make sure your voice is heard.
For more information on joining the panel or our mailing list, please email: authentic.voice@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.