Specialist victim support for people with disabilities
A vulnerable Devon woman who was left feeling suicidal and scared to leave her home after being terrorised by the relentless antisocial behaviour of her neighbour is now recovering from her ordeal thanks to a specialist charity. Disability Together – which receives funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner to provide victim services – is a Devon-based charity offering advice, advocacy and […]
Easily accessible support is available for all victims of crime
To help people of all ages cope with the impact of being a victim or witness of crime, a dedicated website is available to enable them, as well as their families, get the tailored support they need. Victim Care, a resource provided by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), is aimed at making the journey to seeking support easier as well as also providing essential […]
Young Devon man forgives friend who caused crash that left him permanently paralysed
Only a few weeks after celebrating his 18th birthday, one ‘stupid’ decision changed Seth Marks’s life and future plans forever – but it has now led him to become an advocate for a powerful Restorative Justice (RJ) service for victims called Make Amends, funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. In the early hours of the morning after a night out drinking in his […]
Vital support for third-party victims of crime
Commissioned services provided by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to address crime and provide better support for victims now includes a multi-award-winning service for family and friends who are supporting someone who has suffered sexual abuse, sexual violence or other serious violence. The OPCC […]
New video launched to support victims of rape and serious sexual offences
Victims of rape and serious sexual offences in Devon and Cornwall now have access to a powerful new video resource explaining what happens when such crimes are reported to the police and the support available throughout the process. The video, created as part of the wider Criminal Justice and You initiative, has been developed by the […]
Brave victims speak out to improve police focus
Compelling victim stories, including from a young woman who tragically witnessed her mum be brutally shot dead by her stepdad, have been shared with Devon & Cornwall Police, to help improve policy and working practices within the constabulary. Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, has welcomed the event […]
Devon pensioner smothered in bed by intruder in middle of the night is helped over ordeal
A vital service that offers ongoing free support and advice to all victims of crime has been praised for helping people when they need it the most. Devon & Cornwall Police Victim Care Unit (VCU) is there to provide independent and confidential support to people of all ages – regardless of whether it has been reported […]
Victims urged to share experiences of court delays
The Victims’ Commissioner, Baroness Newlove, has launched a new survey exploring the impact court waiting times have on victims across England and Wales and the services in place to support them.Amid lengthy delays throughout the criminal justice system – from police investigations to court proceedings, including the Crown Court backlog – it’s important for the […]
First-of-its-kind resource helps victims through the criminal justice process
An innovative new online product which aims to transform the experience of victims and witnesses in the criminal justice system in Devon and Cornwall has been hailed as an “invaluable asset” by Victims Minister Laura Farris. Criminal Justice and You is a first-of-its-kind multimedia resource developed by victims for victims, bringing all aspects of the […]
调查旨在确定警方如何关爱犯罪受害者
德文郡和康沃尔郡受犯罪影响的人们被要求参加一项匿名调查。 该调查由德文郡、康沃尔郡和斯西里岛警务与犯罪专员艾莉森-埃尔南德斯(Alison Hernandez)资助,旨在帮助了解德文郡和康沃尔郡警方如何为犯罪受害者提供支持。 研究结果将用于改善受害者护理流程。 在过去两年中遭受过犯罪侵害的任何人,即使没有向警方报案,都可以参加这项调查。 任何未满 18 周岁的人在参加活动前必须获得父母或监护人的许可。 填写问卷者无需提供姓名或任何其他身份信息。 完成调查大约需要 10 分钟,参与调查的人可以随时离开。 他们也可以选择不回答问题,无需说明理由。 2021-22 年,德文郡和康沃尔郡警方共接到 105,181 起犯罪报告。 其中,有 26 217 人被确定为需要支持,并被引导到由专员资助的警队受害者关怀股。 她还与 “受害者支持 “组织签订了一份为期 10 年的合同,为任何受犯罪影响的人提供专业服务,无论是否报案,都可以每周 7 天、每天 24 小时与该组织取得联系。 赫尔南德斯专员说:”任何人都不应该承受犯罪带来的后果,却得不到所需的帮助,以应对犯罪,并在需要时恢复健康。 “支持受害者是我的主要职责之一,我致力于确保每一位受犯罪影响的人都能获得高质量的服务,并让他们感受到警方的支持。 “每个人的犯罪经历都不尽相同,轻则恼怒,重则痛苦,因此,警察必须以尊严和尊重对待每一个人。 “这项独立调查将提供一个宝贵的视角,让我们了解德文郡和康沃尔郡的居民如何看待他们获得服务的方式,并将突出可以改进的地方,因此我鼓励任何有资格并认为有能力参与的人花几分钟时间,帮助未来的犯罪受害者获得尽可能最好的支持”。 调查将持续到 2023 年 9 月底,您可以登录https://forms.office.com/e/ce5Usd8WMS 参与调查。 如果您对调查有任何疑问,请发送电子邮件至info@eaprc.co.uk。 对于任何受到犯罪影响但尚未向警方报案的人,您可以通过victimcare-dc.org 网站上的 24 小时网络聊天获取专家服务以及信息、指导和资源。 您也可以拨打受害者支持中心的 24 小时支持热线 08 08 16 89 111。