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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: SOPP member

We spoke to Margaret, a member of the Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel (SOPP), to find out more about why she wanted to volunteer.

Guest experiences 03 Jun 2021
Guest blog: Being a Drive fellow

We spoke to DCI Dickon Turner to find out more about the Drive Project and how he hopes the initiative will help support victims by challenging perpetrators.

Guest experiences 18 Mar 2021
Guest blog: Don’t fall for romance fraud

We spoke to Avon and Somerset Police’s Fraud team and Cyber team about romance fraud and how to stay safe online.

Guest experiences 11 Feb 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