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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
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