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.
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Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Facebook Posts
🏥 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗖𝗖 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 💙
Deputy PCC, Dr Fatima Eltinay, attended the Women's Work - Derbyshire Heart Project Launch & Open Day, joining staff, partners and women with lived experience to mark the introduction of this important new project.
During the event, Fatima met with Lorraine, Operations Manager, and Žaneta, Project and Communications Co Ordinator, to learn more about the vital support Women’s Work Derbyshire provides to vulnerable women and families across the county.
The programme included short talks outlining the Freedom Programme, Teen Links, wider Programmes and Outreach Services, as well as a brief tour of the Convent and Garden. The event also featured the formal opening and introduction of the new Heart Project, alongside powerful stories shared by women with lived experience.
Based in Derby, Women’s Work was founded in 2003 and is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged and vulnerable women. The organisation delivers holistic, trauma informed, person centred support, helping women build essential life skills, confidence and resilience, while accessing wider support services.
Fatima also discussed the challenges women are facing across Derbyshire and opportunities to further strengthen partnership working, ensuring women receive safe, timely and effective support.
💛 A huge thank you to the whole team at Women’s Work for their compassion, professionalism and continued commitment to empowering women and improving lives.
#SaferAndStrongerTogether #DeliveringForDerbyshire #DerbyshireOPCC
🏳️🌈 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗮
Today is an opportunity to stand in solidarity with LGBT+ communities and reaffirm our commitment to challenging hate, discrimination and prejudice in all forms.
No one should feel unsafe because of who they are. If you experience or witness hate crime or incidents targeting sexual orientation or gender identity, it is important to report it — your voice matters and helps ensure action can be taken.
📞 You can report incidents to the police, or through third party reporting centres if you would prefer additional support.
🤝 There are also a range of services available across Derbyshire offering specialist support, advice and advocacy for LGBT+ individuals affected by crime.
You can find out more about the support for victims of hate crime on Derbyshire Victim Services, here:
www.derbyshirevictimservices.co.uk/types-of-crime/hate-crime/
If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out. You are not alone.
#SaferAndStrongerTogether #DeliveringForDerbyshire #DerbyshireOPCC
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆! 💬
Have you been a victim of crime, or reported one, in the last three years? The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, Claire Waxman OBE, wants to hear from you as part of the 2026 Victims’ Survey.
The survey gives victims and survivors the opportunity to share their experiences of the criminal justice system and the support services they have accessed. Your feedback will help shape future policy, improve services and strengthen outcomes for victims.
🗓️ Survey closes: 20 May 2026
🔗 Take part online: victimscommissioner.org.uk/news/victims-commissioner-launches-2026-victims-survey/
Your voice matters. Taking part can help ensure victims’ experiences are heard and acted upon.
#SaferAndStrongerTogether #DeliveringForDerbyshire #DerbyshireOPCC
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