Victim services
To help people of all ages cope with the impact of being a victim or witness of crime, a dedicated website is available to enable them, as well as their families, get the tailored support they need. Victim Care, a resource provided by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), is aimed at making the journey to seeking support easier as well as also providing essential […]
One of the most publicly contested parts of the criminal justice system is how offenders are punished and rehabilitated for their crimes. Outrage is often sparked when sentences are deemed too lenient or not reflective of the pain and suffering that has been caused not just to victims but also to their families and wider communities. There has been decades of underfunding prisons both in staffing and buildings, and an […]
Victims of crime in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are being urged to take part in a national, independent survey which will help shape victim services in the future to make sure people are getting the right support. The Victims' Commissioner for England and Wales, Claire Waxman, has launched the 2026 Victims' Survey. It is the […]
Providing free and appropriate support for victims of crime is just one of the many responsibilities Police and Crime Commissioners are entrusted to deliver. I’m extremely proud to say that my office funds more than 40 fantastic different services to help victims cope and recover, including one that most people have never heard of – restorative justice (RJ). The empowering process brings together the victim of a crime and the offender – if both parties are willing – to repair the […]
Survivors of sexual abuse and rape will now be provided with improved support that better meets their needs across Devon and Cornwall by the Police and Crime Commissioner. Following a competitive tender exercise undertaken, a new sexual abuse support model is being launched today, February 2, to provide a joined-up approach for survivors. The launch coincides with Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. The new model will strengthen local leadership, coordination and oversight, […]