You are here: Home » News » Victims

News: Victims

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
New PCC supports perpetrator-intervention campaign

PCC Mark Shelford is supporting Drive Project’s launch of its recent film Helen’s Story.

Victims 29 Jun 2021
Avon and Somerset Police implements transformative approach to investigating rape and sexual offences

Avon and Somerset Police is at the helm of a new evidence-based approach, which will transform the way they respond to, and investigate, Rape and Serious Sexual Offences.

Victims 21 Jun 2021
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