News: Victims
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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 -
Bristol organisations join forces to tackle domestic abuse and sexual violence
The Mayoral Commission on Domestic Abuse report launched at the One City Gathering.
Victims 16 Mar 2021 -
We cannot let our guard down
The vaccine roll-out across the country continues to be a phenomenal success.
COVID-19 05 Mar 2021 -
PCC supports new amendments to Domestic Abuse Bill
PCC Sue Mountstevens is supporting new amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill, which aims to provide even greater protections for victims.
Victims 04 Mar 2021 -
PCC and Domestic Abuse Commissioner host virtual event for local victim services
Local domestic abuse services had the chance for their questions to be put to Domestic Abuse (DA) Commissioner Nicole Jacobs.
Victims 24 Feb 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 -
Don’t fall for romance fraud this Valentine’s Day
PCC Sue Mountstevens and Avon and Somerset Police are encouraging local people to know the signs of romance fraud to stay safe online.
COVID-19 10 Feb 2021 -
PCC and Avon and Somerset Police urges domestic abuse survivors to ‘Ask for ANI’
PCC Sue Mountstevens and Avon and Somerset Police are urging those at risk of, or experiencing domestic abuse to use the code word ‘Ask ANI’ when visiting their local pharmacy in order to access help and support.
COVID-19 04 Feb 2021 -
New provider announced to help tackle domestic violence
PCC Sue Mountstevens and South Gloucestershire Council are pleased to announce a partnership with a new service provider Cranstoun.
Good news 04 Feb 2021 -
PCC reminds victims of sexual abuse they are not alone
PCC Sue Mountstevens is reminding victims of sexual violence that they are not alone and, despite the pandemic and lockdown restrictions, support is available.
Campaigns 03 Feb 2021