News: Victims
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17 drug-related arrests made during week of action against drug crime
Last week marked the second week of intensification targeting illegal drug supply and drug crime across the South West.
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Funding secured for additional ISVAs and IDVAs in Avon and Somerset
The OPCC has secured additional funding for three Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) and three Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs).
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Playing our part in regional crackdown on drugs
We’re joining South West regional colleagues in carrying out operations to disrupt drug supply and prevent drug crime within the…
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New Home Office funding to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls available
PCC Mark Shelford is encouraging partners across Avon and Somerset to apply for new Home Office funding that aims to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls.
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Encouraging male victims to get support
PCC Mark Shelford and Avon and Somerset Police are encouraging male rape victims to come forward and access the support from local support services.
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PCC finds out more about Respite Rooms Trial
PCC Mark Shelford met with the team behind the Respite Rooms Trial in Bristol.
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PCC supports Home Secretary’s campaign that says ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls
PCC Mark Shelford supports the Home Secretary’s ambitious campaign which says ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls.
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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.
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PCC encourages survivors to complete Drive survey
PCC Mark Shelford is encouraging victims to complete Drive Partnership’s survey.
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New PCC supports perpetrator-intervention campaign
PCC Mark Shelford is supporting Drive Project’s launch of its recent film Helen’s Story.