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PCC publishes latest annual report
by the Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care service, while many more were able to access support from specialist domestic abuse, sexual violence and fraud services. The PCC Annual Report 2019/20 includes an update on the work
Think, spot and speak out against child sexual exploitation
and pledging to speak out against this form of abuse. CSE is where children are manipulated or coerced into sexual activity in exchange for money, gifts, accommodation or affection. In some cases, the children or young people involved are tricked into believing they are in a loving, consensual
PCC to launch police budget consultation in Great Yarmouth
the country. But, even without further funding reductions this year, because of previous austerity cuts, costs going up, and increased demand on our police force, including alarming rises in the reporting of child sexual abuse, rape and domestic violence, we face a £3.5 million budget gap for the coming year
PCC fund brings police and communities together to tackle local issues
. “Norfolk residents tell me that, while they appreciate the financial pressures on our police and understand that the investigation of crimes like child abuse, domestic violence and rape has to be a priority, having police tackle the issues which affect their communities on a daily basis is important too
Project supporting female offenders shortlisted for national award
and relationships. Many of the women being supported have also been victims of crime, such as domestic or sexual abuse, so the project is also helping to prevent further harm and victimisation.” He added: “WONDER is bringing vital stability to the lives of these women as they work towards a crime-free future
Police response to pandemic under spotlight at virtual accountability meeting
decreases in crime categories such as burglary and theft, while figures for violent and sexual offences, and domestic abuse, continued to rise. The PCC also questioned the Chief Constable on the Force’s response to the Black Lives Matter movement, and how it was working to address disproportionality
Vital work to change attitudes about violence against women and girls continues
. “It is about societal change, and as such Bystander programmes are key to introducing that change at an early age and so help to prevent VAWG.” The bystander model addresses sexual harassment and abuse and uses a 'bystander' approach where individuals are not looked on as potential victims
PCC hosts live Q&A to seek views on police budget consultation
consultation Lorne has stressed the importance of protecting the gains made in keeping our county safe since 2016 and ensuring the police have the resources necessary to provide strong community policing, fight fraud, and tackle the scourge of domestic abuse. In the consultation Lorne is seeking
Norfolk's PCC marks a year in post
. But I also hear from people that they want more to be done about speeding motorists, drug dealing, rape and serious sexual assaults. Alongside this, around a quarter of calls to Norfolk Police today are related to domestic abuse, a crime that is happening behind closed doors. The reality
PCC joins walk to highlight need to end violence against women and girls
to the Norfolk County Community Safety Partnership. In addition to the VAWG funding the OPCCN also announced additional grants for two other Norfolk charities to help victims and survivors of sexual abuse