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    Met to train officers to call out sexism and misogyny as part of action plan

    by Harry Stedman Dec 15, 2023 3 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    The Metropolitan Police will train its officers and staff to identify and call out sexism and misogyny as part of its efforts to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG).

    The force’s 10-point plan, launched on Friday, outlines a series of commitments aimed at building trust and confidence, continuing to pursue perpetrators and creating safer spaces for the public.

    Among these are a promise to “treat VAWG as a ‘whole Met response’, not just for those in dedicated roles”, and improving victim care through a new multi-agency victim hub.

    A new training programme

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