No More Week 2024
This week we are saying No More to domestic abuse as part of an international campaign.
No More Week 2024 is a chance come together to raise awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence. It is dedicated to creating a culture of safety, respect, and equality in communities.
Ensuring the police and partners tackle domestic abuse and sexual violence against women and girls is a key priority for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Mark Shelford, in his Police and Crime Plan.
One of the important roles of the Office of the Police Crime Commissioner is to fund specialist support services for victims of these crimes. Here is a summary of those services:
Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support service (SARSAS)
A charity supporting people affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives.
Safe Link
Safe Link support women, men and children who have been victims of rape or sexual assault.
The Bridge (Sexual Assault Referral Centre)
They offer specialist medical, practical, and emotional support fo0r anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted.
Bristol BASE Hub and Spokes Project
The service provides specialist support to victims of child sexual exploitation under the age of 18 years old.
Other support:
You can view our other commissioned services here: Victim Services Commissioned by the OPCC | OPCC for Avon and Somerset (avonandsomerset-pcc.gov.uk)
You can report crime anonymously to crime stoppers on 0800 555 111.
You can report crime to the police by calling 999 if it’s an emergency or 101 for a non-emergency.
You can also report to the police via their online form.