Finding you the right support
Derbyshire Victim Services are here to provide both the public and victims of crime with easily accessible information, advice and links to local and national support services. It helps ensure people can self-refer to support services and access information on a wide variety of different crime types. It also offers people the opportunity to report a crime and provides advice on what to do if somebody has been a victim of crime.
Whether you have been affected by crime – or you know someone who has – this website could help. It offers advice for those affected by crime and will provide support, information and advice for the public and victims of crime alike. If you have been the victim of a crime, it is important that you understand the steps that come next and how to receive the support you need.
DerbyshireVictimServices.co.uk
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Derbyshire’s OPCC is celebrating a huge achievement — being awarded platinum in the Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA) Quality Assurance Framework.
Derbyshire is one of only nine of the 43 police force areas in England and Wales to achieve platinum status. This top tier rating marks the scheme as outstanding, recognising custody visiting in Derbyshire as one of the strongest and most effective in the country. 👏
Platinum means excellence. It means a custody visiting scheme that delivers real transparency, protects the rights and welfare of people in custody, and sets the bar for how volunteer led oversight should be done. It also highlights the OPCC’s exceptional approach to volunteer management ranging from training and support to leadership and continuous improvement.
Members of the OPCC attended the annual ICVA conference in London, meeting with other schemes managers to discuss the work done by volunteers and to identify best practice from similar schemes around the world. The conference was also the chance for the team to receive the platinum award from the CEO of ICVA, Sherry Raph and the Chair of ICVA, Dame Anne Owers. 🏆
This award is powered by the dedication of Derbyshire’s volunteers, whose commitment to fairness and community confidence shines through every visit. Their work, backed by the support of the OPCC has created a scheme that doesn’t just meet national standards, but exceeds them.
A proud moment for Derbyshire, and a clear signal that its custody visiting scheme is operating at the very highest level. 📈
#SaferAndStrongerTogether #DerbyshireOPCC #DeliveringForDerbyshire
💬 Isolation is a form of abuse — and it often begins long before any physical harm.
Controlling and coercive behaviour can include slowly cutting someone off from friends, family, or their usual support networks. These behaviours may be subtle at first, but they are serious and can escalate over time.
The Home Office’s #Enough campaign raises awareness of these patterns, helping people recognise the signs and understand how to safely support someone who may be at risk.
Here in Derbyshire, partners across the county continue working to improve understanding of controlling and coercive behaviours. Raising awareness is an essential part of helping to keep victims safe and ensuring they can access the right support when they need it.
🔗 If you’re worried about someone — or concerned about your own relationship — confidential support and guidance are available:
enough.campaign.gov.uk/
Together, we can help ensure harmful behaviour is never minimised, excused, or ignored.
#SaferAndStrongerTogether #DeliveringForDerbyshire #DerbyshireOPCC
The Caribbean Carnival is a fantastic annual event that brings together people from all walks of life across Derby, Derbyshire and beyond - to celebrate culture, community, artistry and performances at the event. 🎊🎤
This year’s theme was Strength, Unity, Resilience and Empowerment.
It was a fantastic showcase of the very best of our city and county. A big thank you to Derby West Indian Community Association for their hard work in organising the event year on year, and to every person who stopped by to talk to the PCC and Deputy PCC about crime and community safety. 👏
#SaferAndStrongerTogether #DeliveringForDerbyshire #DerbyshireOPCC
The latest news from the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner
New weapon surrender bin installed to support the fight against knife crime
A new weapon surrender bin has been installed in Derby as part of a united effort to prevent knife crime and violence. Funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts through Serious Violence Duty funding, which is aimed at supporting partnership...
Derbyshire secures top national award for custody scrutiny
Derbyshire has secured a prestigious national award for the outstanding quality of its Independent Custody Visiting (ICV) scheme. The scheme, managed by Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts, has received a ‘platinum’ award – the highest...
New crime prevention project supports farmers’ mental wellbeing
A new safety project is underway to boost resilience in rural communities and help farmers to protect their livelihoods and mental health. As part of her commitment to supporting rural communities, Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts...
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