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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PCC Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts met with the new Chair of Derbyshire Neighbourhood Watch, Fatima Eltinay, to discuss their work and how through partnership working the scheme can be further improved to increase community safety.
Neighbourhood Watch plays a vital role in tackling crime and building better relationships in communities. We have active schemes across Derby and Derbyshire, with thousands of volunteers who dedicate their spare time to keep their neighbourhood safe.
It was also great to be joined by Fatima’s sons during their holiday break. They were keen to share what they had learnt at school and on the internet, about policing and community speed watch, whilst sharing their own ideas about how to make things better too #NextGeneration
To get involved in a current scheme or to start your own, visit: www.ourwatch.org.uk/find-your-local-nw
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This week is National Stalking Awareness Week, raising awareness of this type of crime and the huge impact it can have on victims.
Stalking is a type of harassment and can take a number of different forms, including being followed, being bombarded with calls and messages or even threats of violence.
Although there are obvious signs like those listed above, there are many other ways stalking might occur and anyone could be a victim.
Did you know?
▪️ Stalking is classed as fixated, obsessive, unwanted and repeated contact.
▪️ Stalking isn’t just sending someone threatening/abusive messages – it could be sending gifts that the recipient doesn’t want.
▪️ Some stalking victims are contacted by perpetrators claiming to be someone else (like a close friend) and sometimes have even had their own identities stolen.
▪️ It doesn’t have to happen in-person. Nationally, 76% of stalking now happens online.
▪️ Stalking can be carried out by anyone. In Derbyshire, 85% of perpetrators are personally connected to the victim.
▪️ Anyone can be a victim. In England and Wales, one in five women and one in 11 men saying they have previously been stalked.
▪️ If you’re changing your routine to avoid someone else’s behaviour, you may be a victim of stalking.
If you think you or someone you know may be a victim of stalking, help is available:
▪️ Always call 999 if you or someone else is in danger.
▪️ In a non-emergency, you can contact Derbyshire police on 101, on www.derbyshire.police.uk or through their social media to report stalking.
▪️ Call the National Stalking Helpline on 0808 802 0300. They can provide practical support as well as advice on risk, safety and legislation for victims.
▪️ Speak to a trusted friend, family member or colleague.
Derbyshire Victim Services is also available to support victims of crime, giving people access to the different types of help they may need from just one place. You can find out more on www.derbyshirevictimservices.co.uk, by calling 0800 612 6505 or texting ‘DVS’ to 82228.
A big thank you to every person across Derbyshire who contributed to the annual ‘Listening to You’ survey.
Through the engagement and promotion of the survey that took place in all parts of our city and county, we received the highest numbers of respondents for the last six years.
It is crucial that as many people as possible had their say to share their views with Nicolle on issues of crime, community safety and victim support, so that together we can deliver long-term solutions and make our communities safer.
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The latest news from the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner
PCC pledges to increase awareness of stalking and harassment behaviour as the UK observes National Stalking Awareness Week
Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts held a meeting with stalking advocates to review recent progress to better protect victims as the nation marks National Stalking Awareness Week. The Derbyshire PCC met representatives from Derbyshire Constabulary...
PCC scrutinises progress to tackle serious violence on behalf of the public
Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has exercised her duty to hold the force to account, placing Serious Violence under the spotlight in her latest scrutiny meeting. The Derbyshire PCC hosts six Public Assurance Meetings (PAM) every year to measure...
PCC welcomes the recruitment of new officers to boost local policing
Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts has welcomed new funding to recruit the first tranche of extra 35 neighbourhood police officers across the force over the next 12 months. The Home Office has confirmed Derbyshire will receive £2.8m from...
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"My role is to serve our residents and ensure they know they can and should absolutely use their voice to influence the way we deliver community safety and policing across Derbyshire."
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