Improved support for victims of crime in Staffordshire
Victims of crime have shared how Staffordshire Police and partners can improve the support they offer. Through the local Victims Forum, victims said they wanted to see ‘better communication’, ‘to feel safe and supported’ and ‘more consideration of vulnerabilities, disabilities and additional needs’.
Hate Crime Awareness Week highlights support available for victims
This week (11-18 October) is National Hate Crime Awareness Week, and Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams is encouraging victims of hate crimes and incidents to seek emotional and practical support from the Uniting Staffordshire Against Hate (USAH) service.
Staffordshire Commissioner visits victim support service
Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams and his Deputy Dave Evans visited Staffordshire Victim Gateway in Hanley, to see how the team helps victims recover from the impact of crime and the harm they have experienced.
Campaign launched to promote therapy service for sexual assault survivors in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
Campaign launched promoting pre-trial therapy for sexual assault survivors, busting myths that counselling affects court cases.
Victim Gateway service commissioned for another five years
A free, confidential service which helps victims recover after a crime has been recommissioned in a contract worth almost £3 million over the next 5 years.
New campaign raises awareness of impact of road collisions
The Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) is supporting a national campaign to raise awareness of the devastating impact of road collisions
Survive sexual assault and abuse service commissioned for another three years
Staffordshire Women’s Aid retained £2.3m Survive contract after supporting 2,220 victims with counselling and advocacy since 2020.
Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office celebrates International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, Office celebrated the achievements of women and reminded people about the work underway to keep women and girls safe.
Domestic Abuse in the Workplace training programme achieves CPD Accreditation
A free domestic abuse in the workplace programme, which has so far trained over 400 people, has achieved CPD Accreditation.
New Era domestic abuse services commissioned for another three years
Victim Support retained £2.8m/year New Era contract supporting 22,000+ domestic abuse victims over three years, plus £500k perpetrator service.
ASB Awareness Week: giving repeat victims a voice through ASB Case Reviews
We’re supporting ASB Awareness Week, encouraging communities to take a stand against ASB and highlight the actions those experiencing it can take.
Staffordshire organisations unite to tackle harmful sexual behaviours
The launch of a new joint strategy to tackle harmful sexual behaviour has brought together organisations from across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent