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Women's Issues

women and drugs

Events & Notices / Groups /Women's Web Links

For women who use drugs - the associated issues are as complex as theyare diverse, the morality always loaded, the questions always coming...Typecast doublefast it brings a whole other set of problems out the closet, unique to the woman who uses drugs... BP shines a little light.

Stay tuned for stories from women, articles about women's health, concerns and straight talk. If there is something you'd like to contribute, please email the editor. We would also like to know of links to good women and drug related articles to add to this women's archive.

Articles

On the Edge of all Reason - Are we Failing Women Who Use Drugs? E.O'Mara discusses the changing face of drug use and its impact on women. Issues particulary for young women, pregnant women, imprisoned women and the need to involve drug using women themselves in the shape of services in the future. Full article.

Women, Drugs and Violence - Which way is out? E O'Mara discusses the very real issue of violence and isolation that affect drug using women today and the active exclusion of them from Domestic violence shelters and refuges. Full article.

Events & Notices

1) Looking for women for a Women's Expert Advisory Group for London, see below.

Are you interested in women's issues? Would you like the opportunity to raise awareness, voice your ideas and play a role in making services for women more responsive? We are looking for women with life experience - women like you.

In order to support the involvement of women in health & welfare issues,GLADA is setting up a women's advisory body; to influence, advise and inform on the various issues important to women affected by drugs and alcohol in London.

Creating A Women's Body of Experience and Expertise for London

The insights and experiences gained by women who journey through the drug and alcohol, legal and social care systems are an important resource which can help shape and improve policies and responses that affect women, both now and in the future. GLADA aims to draw attention to the issues affecting women in London by supporting the formation of a group. A body of women's experience, to offer new ideas, advice and solutions, raising & presenting issues, and being part of the process of change. Help bring women’s issues to the forefront - and be supported while your doing it. An excellent opportunity to train, network with other women, get your ideas across and potentially to influence change.

Recruiting London's Women

GLADA is aiming to recruit a group of women with diverse experience and backgrounds to form a strong body of expertise and ideas - particularly those with personal knowledge of;

o Drug/Alcohol use

o Drug/Alcohol Treatment

o Criminal Justice System / services

o Domestic and other violence

o Sex Industry / work

In return for your commitment;

GLADA will offer practical support to the group and will assist the women in developing:
o Opportunities to influence regional developments in the drug and alcohol sector.
o Opportunities to be involved in interesting projects and research that are women focused and London based.
o Training and re-skilling opportunities to meet and support both individual and group needs.
o Full expenses including childcare costs.
Looking for women who are interested in and committed to women’s issues.

Contact:

To contact GLADA for an information pack & info on how to apply,
Ring 0207 983 4100 or email: glada@london.gov.uk
OR Ring BP on 0207 729 4983 email: blackpoppy@btconnect.com

If you think you may be interested in offering support, materials or funds to this group please contact Laura Juett on the above number at GLADA.

Groups

UKHRA Women: The UK Harm Reduction Alliance's news group for women. For those involved in the field. UKHRA has several active email discussion lists.