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More support for schools and colleges to tackle sexual abuse following Ofsted review

Teachers and school leaders will be better supported to recognise sexual harassment and abuse and teach confidently about issues of consent, online pornography and healthy relationships.

Victims 10 Jun 2021
Over £350,000 additional funding for domestic abuse and sexual violence support services

PCC Mark Shelford has welcomed an investment of £353,116 to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Announcements 03 Jun 2021
Over £1million in funding for IDVAs and ISVAs in Avon and Somerset

The OPCC has been successful in securing a major investment to further support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Announcements 02 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
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