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Guest blog: Supporting women ‘caught up’ in the Criminal Justice System

CEO of Missing Link Sarah O'Leary spoke to us about the 'Court Up' initiative and supporting vulnerable women in the Criminal Justice System.

Guest experiences 17 Nov 2021
Guest blog: My role as an IDVA

We spoke to an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor at Missing Link, about support available to local Black, Asian, mixed and ethnically minoritised people.

Guest experiences 29 Oct 2021
Guest blog: Tackling disproportionality is paramount

We spoke to Independent Custody Visiting Association CEO Ashley Bertie about tackling disproportionality across the criminal justice system.

Guest experiences 29 Oct 2021
Guest blog: Black History Month 2021 and creating a safe space for all

APCC Lead for Equality & Diversity and Human Resources Alison Lowe spoke to us about the importance of creating a safe space for all communities.

Guest experiences 22 Oct 2021
Guest blog: National Hate Crime Awareness Week

We spoke to Avon and Somerset Hate Crime Lead Superintendent Paul Wigginton to find out why it’s important we talk about Hate Crime Awareness Week.

Guest experiences 15 Oct 2021
Guest blog: What is honour-based abuse?

We spoke to Karma Nirvana about honour-based abuse and how victims can get support.

Guest experiences 14 Jul 2020
Guest blog: Why do we celebrate Pride month and why does it still matter?

Berkeley Wilde, Director at The Diversity Trust talks about the history of Pride Month and how his team are working with partners to create a safer society.

Guest experiences 25 Jun 2020
Guest blog: Being a wildlife officer

For World Wildlife Day (3 March), we spoke to Avon and Somerset Police’s new Wildlife Officer Pete Wills to find out more about his role.

Guest experiences 03 Mar 2020
Guest blog: Straight from the horse’s mouth

We spoke to our latest equine recruit to find out how he joined the Police Mounted Section.

Guest experiences 09 Dec 2019
Guest blog: Saving lives from ‘Behind the mask’

We spoke to Julie Knight, founder of Behind the Mask, an online training resource to spot domestic abuse in clients.

Guest experiences 25 Nov 2019