EXCLUSIVE: 'Cultural change' needed to stamp out epidemic of violence against women and girlsHome Office Minister Alex Davies-Jones said the courage of victims drives her work and said the safety of women and girls must be at the heart of the Government's workView 2 Images Halving violence against women and girls within a decade requires “cultural change”, Alex Davies-Jones said (Image: Halfpoint Images via Getty Images)Halving violence against women and girls within a decade requires “cultural change”, the minister responsible has said. ‌Home Office Minister Alex Davies-Jones said the courage of victims drives her work as she said the safety of women and girls must be at the heart of the Government's work. ‌Speaking to The Mirror at Labour party conference in Liverpool, Ms Davies Jones also described meeting with survivors of sexual and domestic violence as a “privilege” and an “inspiration”. The grim stats also reveal that one in eight women experienced domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking in that time. The Welsh Labour MP also described the “incredible” women she met with and how it motivated her.