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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
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
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
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
Making a difference - our commissioned services in 2019
. An overview of the impact of some of our commissioned services in 2019. During 2019, those projects and services provided emotional and practical support to thousands of victims of crime. They helped protect those at risk of abuse and exploitation, and raise awareness of domestic violence
PCC supports awareness campaign to help victims of modern slavery in Norfolk
with women and children affected by domestic abuse – received a £214,687 grant to run its three-year ‘Phoenix Project’ which supports off-street sex workers who may be vulnerable to human trafficking or modern slavery. National charity St Giles also
Final police accountability meeting of current PCC term provides opportunity 'to take stock'
’s policing service, as well as activity aimed at reducing the harm caused by domestic abuse by targeting perpetrators. Speaking after the meeting, PCC Lorne Green said: “As we are coming to the end of another financial year, and indeed my term as Norfolk’s Police and Crime
Bystander Intervention Programme tackles sexual harassment in schools
: Bystander Programme Resources Gavin Thompson, Chair of the OPCCN Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Group said: “This project shows our local partnership’s dedication to tackling violence in all its forms. By looking to change attitudes and behaviours of young people in Norfolk today, we hope
Police and Crime Commissioner Sarah Taylor launches annual Police Budget Consultation
and to cope with an increase in demand for services. These costs are expected to increase for several reasons, including the impact of inflation on the costs of police officers, staff, supplies and services purchased, and the volume of high harm crimes such as domestic abuse and sexual offences, which require
Together, we can tackle child abuse
Norfolk PCC is supporting a campaign alongside Norfolk County Council, Norfolk Constabulary and the other members of the Norfolk Children’s Safeguarding Board as part of a national Department for Education campaign “Together, we can tackle child abuse