Supporting victims
The Police and Crime Commissioner supports victims and gives them a voice. He makes sure the criminal justice system works effectively
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PCC duty of care to victims and the Victims’ Code
The Police and Crime Commissioner’s key duties include supporting victims, giving them a voice and ensuring the effectiveness of the criminal justice system across Cleveland.
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Victim Care and Advice Service (VCAS)
The Victim Care and Advice Service (VCAS) provide a range of services for victims of crime and their families on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner. Services are tailored to individual need and may be delivered in a number of ways to reduce the harm caused by the impact of crime.
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Restorative Cleveland
Restorative Justice (RJ) gives victims the chance to communicate with their offenders and show the true impact of crime.
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Sexual violence and exploitation
The purpose-built Teesside SARC is designed to provide a sensitive and dedicated service to meet the needs of victims of rape and sexual assault throughout the year.
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Domestic abuse
The Police and Crime Commissioner helps to fund a range of services for victims of domestic abuse and cultural-based harm.
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Stalking and harassment
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust supports victims of stalking and harassment
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Illegal Cultural Harm
Some crimes are most associated with specific communities. Honour-based violence, forced marriages and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) are usually associated with the area’s Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.
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Cleveland Anti-Slavery Network
Cleveland Anti-Slavery Network aims to address the issues associated with Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery. It brings together many of the organisations responsible for safeguarding across the region.
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Safe Places Scheme
The Safe Place Scheme identifies places in the community, where vulnerable people can go for help if they feel unsafe.
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Victims Right to Review
The Victims Right to Review gives victims of crime, in certain circumstances, the right to ask for a review of a police decision not to prosecute.