Brave Spaces – Research Café on Faith, Domestic Abuse, and Health Inequalities
2nd July 2025
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As part of Healthier Futures Fortnight, Creative Manchester presents a thought-provoking Research Café exploring how faith-based organisations (FBOs) influence the help-seeking behaviour of ethnic minority women with lived experience of domestic abuse
This unique event combines academic insight with creative expression to address the role of FBOs in tackling domestic abuse and health inequalities within communities.
What to Expect:
Immersive Art Exhibition: Brave Spaces: Visualising Support for Women Experiencing Domestic Abuse in Faith Communities, created by artist-in-residence Caroline Luckham. The installation captures personal narratives of resilience, spiritual identity, and the structural barriers women face when seeking support.
Panel Discussion: A diverse group of researchers, faith leaders, and professionals from statutory services will explore the challenges and opportunities in working with FBOs to support vulnerable individuals.
Who Should Attend:
This event is designed for:
Faith leaders and interfaith groups
Policy professionals and local authority representatives
Health and social care practitioners
Academics in gender, public health, and community studies
Domestic abuse service providers
Members of the public with an interest in community-based and culturally sensitive solutions
Benefits of Attending:
Gain insight into how academic research is translated into creative practice
Engage in cross-sector conversations that inform future policy
Network with a range of professionals committed to tackling health inequalities and supporting survivors of abuse
This is an opportunity to contribute to a vital dialogue and reflect on how faith, community, and creativity can shape healthier futures.
