Violence against women and girls
Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez has spoken out after stalking victim Claire Chick’s killer was handed a life sentence at Plymouth Crown Court today.Paul Butler, 52, admitted the murder of former partner Claire Chick in on the night of Wednesday, January 22.He attacked 48-year-old university lecturer Claire Chick outside her home in West Hoe […]
The unacceptable national statistic that one in five women* will be stalked in their lifetime clearly shows how violence against women and girls has become an epidemic. One of my top priorities remains tackling serious violence by committing to making women and girls feel safer in our towns and cities, and in their own homes. The […]
The terrifying and long-lasting impact stalking has on victims' lives - described as psychological terrorism - has been shared by a Devon survivor in support of National Stalking Awareness Week. Latest data from Devon & Cornwall Police has revealed 14,457 stalking and harassment offences were recorded within a 12-month period to February 2025 - an increase […]
Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez has praised the victim of a former Devon & Cornwall Police officer who has been sentenced to eight years in prison for raping the woman in his South Devon home.Stuart Mines, aged 49, attacked the victim after inviting her over for Sunday lunch in October 2022. Despite her repeatedly […]
Sexual violence and abuse are crimes which need more attention and to be raised in the public consciousness. ‘Sexual violence’ is a term we use to describe any sexual activity that happened without consent. This week is Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week (February 3-8), and a crucial time to shine a spotlight on […]