York & North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing (CoP) published their Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) National Policing Statement 2024 on 23 July 2024. The statement sets out the scale and threat of VAWG, finding that: • Over one million VAWG related crimes were recorded during 2022/23, accounting for 20% of all police recorded crime. • Police recorded VAWG related crime increased by 37% between 2018/23. • At least 1 in every 12 women will be a victim per year, with the exact number expected to be much higher. • 1 in every 6 murders related to domestic abuse in 22/23, with suspected victim suicides following domestic abuse rising year-on-year. • Child sexual abuse and exploitation increased by more than 400% between 2013 and 2022. The statement caveats that all types of VAWG are likely to be underestimated significantly and recognises that the figures represent the minimum volume of estimated VAWG offences. Jo Coles, York & North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime said: “The statistics published in this statement are shocking but unfortunately unsurprising for those already working in this area. “Tackling violence against women and girls was one of the new Government’s top priorities set out in the King’s speech last week, as well as a priority for the Mayor and I as we further develop the work already taking place across our region to keep people in our communities safe. This report from the NPCC is welcome as it sets out the scale of the problem and some of the actions police forces can take. “But this is not a problem that can be solved just through policing alone. Tackling violence against women and girls is everyone’s business and it is welcome to see the progress we are making with our joint strategy to address violence against women and girls here in York and North Yorkshire. But there’s a long way still to go. “Too many cases of violence against women and girls are still not reported and I would encourage any and all victims to report incidents to the police so that their cases are recorded and specialist, independent support can be provided. “Anyone who has experienced any type of violence or abuse should contact our Supporting Victims team in confidence on 01609 643 100 or via the website www.supportingvictims.org .“ Click Here to read the article in full: https://lnkd.in/gvjndNY8

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Earlier this year key partners from across York and North Yorkshire published their joint strategy to combat Serious Violence. We are now developing our strategy and want to hear the public’s views and experience on the impact #SeriousViolence has on communities and how to address these issues. Please complete or survey and tell us your views. START THE SURVEY https://lnkd.in/d3xB3cXZ Jo Coles, York & North Yorkshire Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime said: “Serious violence has a devastating impact on victims, their families and communities and we’re committed to working with partners across York and North Yorkshire to look for solutions and improved ways of working. “To help us with that work we’re asking anyone who’s been affected by violence, in any way, to take part in this really important survey. “Thank you to all those who take part who will be supporting our work to keep York and North Yorkshire as one of the safest places to live, work and visit.” Under the Serious Violence Duty introduced in January 2023, the York and North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning (OPFCC), part of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, has a duty to convene partners including North Yorkshire Police, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Probation services, North Yorkshire Council, City of York Council and the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board to develop a strategy around Serious Violence. To support the development of this strategy, the Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning, and partners, welcome views from members of the public on the impact Serious Violence has on communities and how to address this in their local area. • For more information on Serious Violence, including the North Yorkshire and York definition, visit https://lnkd.in/dHtpjxkv • To find out about the projects supporting the North Yorkshire and York response to Serious Violence, visit: https://lnkd.in/dvv7HzU2 • For more information about funding opportunities from the Office for Policing, Fire Crime and Commissioning, visit: https://lnkd.in/d24Upjnm • For a paper copy of the survey please email info@northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk or write to Commissioning and Partnerships Team, Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire, Harrogate Police Station, Beckwith Head Road, HG3 1FR. The survey closes on Friday 27 September 2024. Link to start the survey: https://lnkd.in/d3xB3cXZ NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) North Yorkshire Police North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority North Yorkshire Council City of York Council

FINAL DAY TO APPLY: VACANCY >>Community Engagement Officer<< Location: Harrogate Police Station, Beckwith Head Rd, Harrogate - Hybrid work available Salary: Scale 6 (£30,783 - £32,772) Contract: Permanent / Part time Job Share Closing Date: Monday 22nd July 2024 @ 09:00am Do you like developing and maintaining key relationships with stakeholders and residents, to gather feedback and arrange a variety of consultation and engagement events across North Yorkshire and the City of York? Are you well-organised, enthusiastic and good communicator, we want to hear from you: https://lnkd.in/e9PmgpjG

We would like to hear the views & experiences of people who have been subjected to domestic abuse, sexual violence, abuse and exploitation, stalking, harassment or any form abuse or violence against women & girls. The term Violence Against Women and Girls refers to any act of violence or abuse that disproportionately affects women or girls and is usually perpetrated by men, including but not limited to the offences above. However, we recognise that men and boys, transgender and non-binary people can also be victims of these crimes, and that women can also be perpetrators. Although the term ‘Violence Against Women and Girls’ is used throughout this survey, we welcome responses from anyone – every gender, every age and every situation – to ensure everyone is given the opportunity to have their views represented. The Violence Against Women and Girls survey is anonymous and will be reviewed at least every six months by the Strategic Governance Board & fed back to us to help shape our policing strategy in relation to these offences & the service we provide to victims of violence or abuse If you have been affected by any form of violence or abuse, including non-recent abuse, FREE confidential help is available for everyone, regardless of gender and whether or not they have reported this to the police. Details of all the specialist support services commissioned by the Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning, including interventions for offenders, can be found on our website under commissioned services. Click here to take the survey ⬇️ https://bit.ly/VAWG-survey

Today's Online Public Meeting with York & North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning. York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority and North Yorkshire Police will focus on Hidden Crime. #WatchLIVE and #AskYourQuestions #NYscrutiny Meeting starts at 14:00 Full details and presentations here: https://lnkd.in/gj5nW_gF

Only a week left to apply: VACANCY >>Community Engagement Officer<< Location: Harrogate Police Station, Beckwith Head Rd, Harrogate - Hybrid work available Salary: Scale 6 (£30,783 - £32,772) Contract: Permanent / Part time Job Share Closing Date: Monday 22nd July 2024 @ 09:00am Do you like developing and maintaining key relationships with stakeholders and residents, to gather feedback and arrange a variety of consultation and engagement events across North Yorkshire and the City of York? Are you well-organised, enthusiastic and good communicator, we want to hear from you: https://lnkd.in/e9PmgpjG

Understanding what the people of York and North Yorkshire see as priorities for safety and the causes of crime is important to Deputy Mayor for Policing, Fire and Crime Jo Coles and I. After insightful discussions with the Country Land and Business Association and NFU (National Farmers' Union) yesterday on a range of issues including rural thefts and fly tipping, it was great for Jo and I to meet with colleagues from North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service at the Great Yorkshire Show. We are committed to keeping our communities safe across our urban, rural and coastal areas. York & North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning.

If you are visiting Great Yorkshire Show please come along to stand 328 near gold gate and meet members of our York & North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning. Team, North Yorkshire Police North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service 🚒🚓🚜 Come and find out what the office does to keep the people of North Yorkshire and York safe and feeling safe. The joint stand features: - Police and Fire Service Vehicles - with return of the popular special edition police John Deere tractor, kindly loaned by Ripon Farm Services - Fire safety for the home, farm and businesses. - Road Safety Partnership Children’s Activity Table. - Rural crime prevention advice for your home, your belongings, your vehicle and yourself. - Horse riding Road Safety Advice And much more! Do come over and say hello if you’re here today. 👋🏼 #GreatYorkshireShow2024

Are you coming to the Great Yorkshire Show this week? Come and say hello! We’re with North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service 🚓🚒 You can’t miss us next to the NYP tractor & Fire Bike, just by Gold Gate 🚜