The conference series

From Reading to the nation

Each Break Free conference is shaped with local partners and grounded in the stories of those who have lived it.

Upcoming

Break Free Luton: The Luton Women's Conference

Held on White Ribbon Day. Delicious lunch served at 1:30pm.

Wednesday 25 November 2026 · 9am to 2:30pm
Crescent Hall, 50 Dunstable Rd, Luton LU1 1EF
Free · book on Eventbrite (150+ seats already booked)

Guest SpeakersVoices of the Lived ExperienceAdvocating Change

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Break Free Reading: The VAWG Conference

Our return to Reading, one year on from where it all began.

Friday 12 March 2027 · 9:30am to 4:30pm
The Penta Hotel, Reading
Tickets coming soon

Guest SpeakersOnsite PodcastLived Experience Stories

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Past

13 March 2026 · Reading

The very first Break Free

A powerful collaboration between Project Salama, The Jessica Project, Empowera and Community United, supported by Thames Valley Police. Survivors shared their journeys, professionals listened, and together the room made pledges to tackle violence against women and girls.

Footage from Break Free Reading

Moments from the day, in the words of those who were there.