News and blogs
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Response to HMI Probation report impact of the pandemic on the criminal justice system
19 January 2021
In a report published by HMI Probation, all four of Her Majesty’s Justice Chief Inspectors have expressed concern about the potential long-term impact of Covid-19-related court backlogs on the criminal justice system across England and Wales.
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Impact of crime increased in ‘severity’ during pandemic
24 November 2020
A new report by Victim Support finds that the impact of crime increased in ‘severity’ during pandemic and warns that figures of child victims are much higher than reported.
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Support for victims still available during new lockdown measures
4 November 2020
We recognise that those affected by crime may be worried about accessing support services during this unprecedented time, and could also feel anxiety around further delays to trials and police investigations.
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Victim Support launches Safe Spaces for survivors of church-related abuse
29 September 2020
Victim Support (VS) has today (29 September) launched its new service, Safe Spaces, a joint Anglican and Catholic Church in England and Wales (CCEW) project
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Could you give a couple of hours to help us in an online workshop?
24 September 2020
We’re looking for 10-15 people over 16 years of age who are able to spare a couple of hours to share their thoughts on our proposals for the development of o
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International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
21 August 2020
This International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, our thoughts go out to all those affected by acts of terror.
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Victim Support responds to the brother of Manchester Arena bomber sentencing
20 August 2020
Hashem Abedi, brother of suicide bomber Salman Abedi, has today been sentenced for life over the murder of 22 people at Ariana Grande’s Manchester concert in
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Government consultation on proposed changes to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme
16 July 2020
The government has today launched a consultation on proposed changes to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
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Could you give a couple of hours to help Victim Support?
3 July 2020
We’re looking for 10-15 people who are able to spare a couple of hours to review an online resource for people affected by crime (approx. 30 minutes) and to attend an online group workshop (approx. 90 minutes) about the online resource.
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Support after terror attacks
21 June 2020
Following the terrorist incident in Reading on 20 June 2020, D