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New domestic abuse campaign launches in North Somerset

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is supporting a new domestic abuse campaign and its impact on children.

Victims 25 Nov 2021
Shopping safely this Black Friday

PCC Mark Shelford and Avon and Somerset Police are warning local people to take extra care when shopping online in the run up to Christmas.

Campaigns 22 Nov 2021
PCC supports Restorative Justice Week

PCC Mark Shelford is celebrating International Restorative Justice Week by highlighting how important this process is in the Criminal Justice System.

Campaigns 22 Nov 2021
Over 80 retailers visited in biggest knife test purchase operation Avon and Somerset Police has ever carried out

Avon and Somerset Police are taking part in Operation Sceptre, a national week of action, with the aim of reducing the number of people carrying knives.

Campaigns 16 Nov 2021
Rape – Who’s On Trial?

A documentary exploring the way Avon and Somerset Police detectives investigate rape and serious sexual offences was broadcast on Channel 4.

Victims 09 Nov 2021
Working together to support victims

Supporting victims was the focus of PCC Mark Shelford’s latest engagement day in Taunton and Burnham-on-Sea

Good news 08 Nov 2021
Making our streets safer for women and girls

Funding to help tackle violence against women and girls has been awarded to North Somerset Council and Somerset County Council.

Announcements 18 Oct 2021
PCC urges partners to work together to stop violence against women and girls

PCC Mark Shelford is urging statutory agencies and partners to work together to stop violence against women and girls in Avon and Somerset.

Opinions 17 Sep 2021
Additional funding secured for domestic and sexual abuse services in Avon and Somerset

The OPCC has successfully secured £82,213 from the MoJ's Critical Support Fund to further support victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Good news 24 Aug 2021
PCC encourages survivors to complete Drive survey

PCC Mark Shelford is encouraging victims to complete Drive Partnership’s survey.

Victims 21 Jul 2021