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We Want To Hear From You!
Your voice matters!
Rochford District Council has launched a survey to gain a deeper understanding of how safe women feel across the District and to identify ways to enhance safety for women and girls in Rochford District. The survey invites women who live and work in the area to share their personal experiences, concerns and ideas on how to make Rochford District a safer place for everyone.
In partnership with the Women's Safety Charter, this survey is a collaborative initiative focused on addressing specific male behaviours that contribute to women feeling unsafe. The project emphasises the urgent need for education on women’s safety and expanding safe spaces that foster a respectful environment for women throughout Rochford District.
This survey offers an essential platform for women and girls to voice their experiences, with the results helping guide Rochford District's local authorities and partnering agencies in shaping strategies to improve safety and overall community wellbeing
***WARNING*** This study involves asking about your personal safety. If this is a sensitive topic for you, you may not want to take part in this study and can simply close your browser to terminate the study.
Please note you must be 18 or over to complete this survey.
We Want To Hear From You!
Your voice matters!
Rochford District Council has launched a survey to gain a deeper understanding of how safe women feel across the District and to identify ways to enhance safety for women and girls in Rochford District. The survey invites women who live and work in the area to share their personal experiences, concerns and ideas on how to make Rochford District a safer place for everyone.
In partnership with the Women's Safety Charter, this survey is a collaborative initiative focused on addressing specific male behaviours that contribute to women feeling unsafe. The project emphasises the urgent need for education on women’s safety and expanding safe spaces that foster a respectful environment for women throughout Rochford District.
This survey offers an essential platform for women and girls to voice their experiences, with the results helping guide Rochford District's local authorities and partnering agencies in shaping strategies to improve safety and overall community wellbeing
***WARNING*** This study involves asking about your personal safety. If this is a sensitive topic for you, you may not want to take part in this study and can simply close your browser to terminate the study.
Please note you must be 18 or over to complete this survey.
This study is conducted by Karen Whybro, a women’s safety consultant on behalf of Rochford District Council. I would like to invite you to take part in a research study. Before you decide whether or not to take part, it is important for you to understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please take time to read the following information carefully. The study takes up to 5 minutes.
***WARNING*** This study involves asking about your personal safety. If this is a sensitive topic for you, you may not want to take part in this study and can simply close your browser to terminate the study.
What is the purpose of the study?
The aim of this study is to gather data on how safe you feel when out and about in Rochford District to present to local authorities and agencies working on improving safety in Rochford District and the experiences of visitors and residents.
Why have I been invited to participate?
We are inviting those who live or work in Rochford District to take part.
Do I have to take part?
You are free to withdraw at any time during the study, without giving a reason. Simply close your browser window. Incomplete responses will be considered withdrawn and will be deleted. Please be aware there are limitations on your right to withdraw once you have completed the study in full because data will be collected anonymously. It is therefore not possible to identify your data in order to withdraw you from the study.
What will happen to me if I take part?
You will be asked to provide some general details. You will also be asked to complete a short questionnaire on how safe you feel in Rochford District. These questions are voluntary, and you will have the option to skip any questions that you do not want to answer.
What are the possible disadvantages and risks of taking part?
There are no adverse risks beyond what you would normally encounter in day-to-day life.
What are the possible benefits of taking part?
Your participation in this study will help us build on existing knowledge in this field.
What information will be collected?
Your details such as your age, gender and sexuality. We will also collect some data on your thoughts regarding how safe you feel in your local area. Your anonymised data will then be stored securely on our online database. Only those on the research team for this study will have access to it and it will be password protected and encrypted. We may hold your anonymised data for up to ten years. Electronic data may be deleted after this time.
What is the legal basis for using the data and who is the Data Controller?
Our legal basis for processing and retaining your personally identifying data is that you consent to it (in the consent form that follows). Your data will be anonymised, so that you cannot be identified and used in scientific journal articles.
What should I do if I want to take part?
To opt in to participating in our research, you will be directed to an informed consent page.
What will happen to the results of the research study?
The intention for the results of this study is for a project on improving safety for women in Rochford District, presented to local authorities, as well as other agencies working towards achieving safety in the local area. It may be reproduced in academic journals or papers. Please note once again that your data will be completely anonymised, and you will not be identifiable.
Concerns and Complaints
If you have any concerns about any aspect of the study or you have a complaint, in the first instance please contact the principal investigator of the project, Karen Whybro using the contact details below.
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