Victim services

• Victim Code of Practice

  Read the Victim Code of Practice to understand our commitment to you.

• Bristol BASE Hub and Spokes Project

  The service provides specialist support to victims of child sexual exploitation under the age of 18 years old.

• Resolve West

  Resolve West offers restorative justice and supports victims and their families.

• Safe Link

  Specialist advocacy support for women, men and children who have been victims of rape or sexual assault.

• Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support service

  The PCC helps to fund the Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support service (SARSAS).

• SWAN

  SWAN is an independent and confidential advocacy service for adult victims of crime and anti-social behaviour.

• The Bridge (Sexual Assault Referral Centre)

  The Bridge (Sexual Assault Referral Centre) offers specialist medical, practical and emotional support for anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted

• The Green House

  The PCC helps fund The Green House's children and young people’s counselling service for victims of sexual abuse.

• The Southmead Project

  The Southmead Project provides a counselling service for people who experience trauma and abuse.

• Unseen UK

  Unseen offers a support service that focuses on the needs of victims of modern slavery.

• Victim Support charity

  Victim Support is an independent charity that offers emotional and practical support for victims of crime and anti-social behaviour.

• Womankind

  The PCC helps fund Womankind to provide support and befriending services.

• Young Victims’ Service

  The Young Victims' Service is a specialist support service for young victims of crime and anti-social behaviour.

• MoJ Funding for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Support services

  The MoJ has announced additional one-year funding to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence.

• Victims’ Right to Review

  If you have been a victim of a crime and a decision has been taken by Avon and Somerset Police not to prosecute, you have the right to request a review of that decision.