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Innovative scheme to tackle domestic abuse supported by PCC
An initiative which aims to improve help and support for families and individuals experiencing domestic abuse has received vital backing from the office of Norfolk's Police and Crime Commissioner. The three year Norwich Connect pilot programme, which is thought to be the first of its kind
Standing together against domestic abuse
A campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse and increase reporting and referrals to agencies is launched today. It will aim to reach those responsible for abuse, those who experience it and friends and family members who may be aware of it. Posters using the strapline #IWalkedAway
Review highlights importance of routine enquiry and persistent follow-up due to hidden nature of domestic abuse and mental health
. Sarah took her own life in May 2021. She had endured a lifetime of domestic abuse, including physical, mental, financial abuse and coercive control. The learning coming from the review highlighted that: agencies need to ensure staff can recognise and respond to domestic abuse
Norfolk's PCC has pledged to do all he can to continue to tackle domestic abuse in the county
Norfolk's Police and Crime Commissioner Lorne Green highlighted his commitment to tackling domestic abuse in the county as he delivered a speech at the Domestic Abuse Conference organised by Leeway in Norwich. Addressing attendees
Students’ films aim to help young people see the chains of domestic abuse
Four powerful short films highlighting different forms of domestic abuse are to be shown to young people throughout the county, after media students from City College Norwich were commissioned by partners including the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk.
OPCCN staff become Domestic Abuse Champions
Two colleagues at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk have become Domestic Abuse Champions in a bid to highlight the issue and provide vital support where needed. Liam Bannon and Amanda Murr took part in the DA Change Champion training in May and will join a team
Victims and survivors of domestic abuse take part in live Q&A event
Partners from across the county, including the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk (OPCCN), joined forces to take part in a special live online Q&A event in a bid to help victims and survivors of domestic abuse. The event held last week, brought together
PCC praises choir which supports those affected by domestic abuse
Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner met with members of a very special choir to hear how a charity which supports people affected by domestic abuse, has helped turn their lives around. The Daisy Programme launched its survivors Choir of HOPE (Happiness, Optimism
Review highlights the need to recognise coercive control and financial and carer abuse
and friends and to thank them for their involvement in this review – their input throughout the process gave the partnership an invaluable insight into the woman they loved. This review is a reminder that coercive control and financial abuse are forms of domestic abuse and we hope that the changes
Organisations urged to bid for funding to help victims of domestic abuse in Norfolk
Organisations are being encouraged to bid to provide specialist services to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse in the county. The service, which could run for up to five years will help female and male victims of domestic abuse as well as importantly, in some cases, children