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Project supporting female offenders set to expand
or alcohol dependency, sex-working, mental health issues, domestic and sexual abuse – any one, or combination of these, could be a contributory factor. “The female offenders coming into contact with our criminal justice system often have complex needs, and can be some of the most vulnerable
Norfolk’s PCC responds to latest crime statistics
for the 12 months leading up to the end of June 2023. These figures show a 20% increase in all Violence With Injury (compared with the 2019 baseline set by the Government) and a 0% decrease when compared to the previous 12 months. Domestic abuse accounts for 34% of all violence with injury
PCC performance under spotlight at Panel meeting
of domestic abuse and sexual violence, including a new independent domestic violence advocacy service, which went live on 1 April 2015, provided by Leeway the launch of Gateway to Employment – an ambitious initiative between the OPCCN and Department for Work and Pensions to get 100 Norfolk
PCC to visit Aylsham and Cromer to gather police funding views
for Norfolk Constabulary and the Office of the PCC. “The increase in some of the most abhorrent and harmful crimes - including domestic abuse, sex offences, child sexual abuse and child sexual exploitation - means officers are undertaking complex investigations on a frequent basis. This fundamentally
Police Data
Supplementary Comment Norfolk has seen a 16% increase in all Violence with Injury compared with the 2019 baseline and a 5% decrease when compared to the previous 12 months. 37% of all violence with injury was domestic abuse related. Grievous Bodily Harm has seen an increase of 32% when compared to the 2019
PCC’s office remains committed to ending men’s violence against women and girls
’s HEAR campaign and take the pledge to help employees affected by domestic abuse Make the White Ribbon Promise - Make the White Ribbon Promise — White
PCC project targeting female offenders extended
issues, drug or alcohol dependency – any one or combination of these can be a contributory factor. “Many of the women being supported by WONDER have also been victims of crime, such as domestic or sexual abuse, so the project is also helping to prevent further harm and victimisation
Anti-slavery network to be launched in the county
the Pandora Project – which works with women and children affected by domestic abuse – received a £214,687 grant to support off-street sex workers who may be vulnerable to human trafficking or modern slavery over a three-year period. The St Giles Trust received £89,028 under the Hidden Victims
Female offenders to receive better support thanks to new partnership
have to understand what makes them vulnerable to committing crime”, said PCC Lorne Green. “Unemployment, money worries, drug or alcohol dependency, sex-working, mental health issues, domestic and sexual abuse – any one, or combination of these, could be a contributory factor. “I am delighted
PCC funds support for survivors as child sex abuse sees ‘exponential increase’
Cases of recorded child sexual abuse increased by a third last year according to figures released this week by the NSPCC*. As the charity campaigns for more Government funding to support survivors, Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has been taking steps to ensure vital local