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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.

Victims 25 May 2022
PCC finds out more about Respite Rooms Trial

PCC Mark Shelford met with the team behind the Respite Rooms Trial in Bristol.

Engagement Days 27 Apr 2022
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.

Victims 02 Mar 2022
PCC and team secure over £100k additional funding for sexual violence and domestic abuse services in Avon and Somerset

The OPCC has successfully secured additional funding to support victims and survivors.

Announcements 10 Feb 2022
PCC supports NHS SARC campaign

PCC Mark Shelford is supporting the NHS’s powerful new campaign highlighting the specialist support of Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) in England.

Campaigns 08 Feb 2022
PCC visits South Gloucestershire during latest engagement day

During his visit to South Gloucestershire PCC Mark Shelford met with local MPs, residents and a domestic abuse support service.

Engagement Days 07 Feb 2022
Spotting the signs of false investment scams on social media

PCC Mark Shelford is encouraging social media users to spot the signs of false investment scams/frauds to stop more people becoming victims of fraud.

Victims 28 Jan 2022
More than 600 organised crime groups disrupted by ADDER projects

Over 600 organised crime groups have been disrupted and more than 13,000 people supported in drug treatment interventions delivered by outreach workers across the country.

Good news 26 Jan 2022
Supporting victims in Avon and Somerset

PCC Mark Shelford visited victim services based in Bristol to find out about the support they offer to survivors across Avon and Somerset.

Engagement Days 12 Jan 2022
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