Desizyon 35/2022 – Victim & Witness Care Unit Stalking Advocate 2022

Otè ak wòl travay: Lucy Thomas, Responsab Komisyonè & Politik pou Sèvis Viktim

Pwoteksyon Marking:  OFISYÈL

Rezime ekzekitif

Police & Crime Commissioners have the statutory responsibility to provide services to support victims cope and recover. Stalking is a complex crime and victims require dedicated ongoing support.

Istorik

Stalking is a prevalent and devastating crime experienced by 1 in 6 women and 1 in 10 men, affecting over 1.5 million people in England and Wales every year (Crime Survey England and Wales, 2020).

Stalking is widely recognised as a complex crime, requiring ongoing case management. Many victims of stalking cite a lack of understanding and confidence with regards to what steps to take, a gap which will be tackled by addressed with the provision of these posts.

Rekòmandasyon

The Police and Crime Commissioner to award £24,430.50 to the Victim and Witness Care Unit to fund a part-time dedicated stalking advocate until the end of March 2024.

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Mwen apwouve rekòmandasyon (yo):

Siyati: Lisa Townsend, Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey (Wet signed copy held at Commissoner’s Office)

Dat: 09 Desanm 2022

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