Public Meeting
BEHIND THE HEADLINES
The Hidden Faces and Needs of Refugees and Asylum Seekers Saturday July 8th - 10.00 am to 3.30 pm
Digby Stuart College
Roehampton University
Roehampton Lane
London SW15
Topics to be covered:
1. Destitution & detention - effects of asylum legislation
2. Trauma and its emotional impact
3. BAIL and the practical help needed
4. Is God in Exile? Speakers include ;
Cristel Amiss - Black Women's Rape Action Project
Emily Burnham - Bail for Immigration Detainees
Renée Cohen - Psychotherapist
Rev Paul Nicolson - Chair Zacchaeus 2000 Trust
Salima Sekinde - All African Women's Group After each presentation a refugee will share experience. 10.00 - Registration
10.30 - Welcome etc.
10.45 - "Is God in Exile" with Rev Paul Nicolson
11.15 - Session with Renee Cohen, including discussion, questions and a refugee speaker
12.45 - Lunch and chance to network
1.45 - The legislative framework and consequences
2.15. - BAIL and the practical help needed.
2.45 - Panel of Speakers
3.30 - Close
Bring lunch. Tea and coffee provided. Wheelchair accessible. Parking available. All are welcome, but please register before July 1st Directions:
Bus : From Hammersmith 72 bus from first floor of shopping centre above tube station; From Putney Bridge 265 bus to Queen Mary's Hospital, opposite Roehampton University.
Rail : Barnes station, then 72 bus or short walk.
Car : A306 Roehampton Lane Contact : Joan Faber
159 Boleyn Road
Forest Gate
London E7 9QH
Tel: 020 8472 2859
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Crossroads Women's Centre
230a Kentish Town Road
London NW5 3AB
Tel: 020 7482 2496
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