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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
Lockdown isolation does not apply to domestic abuse victims

PCC Sue Mountstevens wants victims and survivors of domestic violence to know that they can leave their house to escape a dangerous situation or relationship.

COVID-19 29 Jan 2021
Working with partners to turn the tide on domestic abuse

PCC Sue Mountstevens and Avon and Somerset Police have supported the call to action for a national perpetrator strategy.

Reducing reoffending 26 Jan 2021
‘You Are Not Alone’ – knowing the signs of abuse this Christmas

The festive season has arrived. For many this is a time for happy reunions and celebrations, however the reality for others is quite different.

Victims 17 Dec 2020
Supporting our young people during the pandemic and beyond

Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner John Smith concluded his virtual engagement days and met with local partners who have continued to support young people during the pandemic.

Campaigns 14 Dec 2020
We need to stop history repeating itself

PCC Sue Mountstevens discusses the changes needed to stop women being victims of domestic abuse and why perpetrators need to be involved in the conversation.

Opinions 09 Dec 2020
PCC secures further funding for victim support services

PCC Sue Mountstevens has secured a further £216,000 funding boost for 12 local victim services that support survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence who continue to be impacted by the pandemic.

Announcements 03 Dec 2020
PCC supports Public Health England 16 Days of Action campaign

PCC Sue Mountstevens is supporting Public Health England’s South West’s campaign calling on employers to play their part in tackling domestic and sexual abuse.

Victims 26 Nov 2020