National Crime Agency (NCA)’s Post

These stories keep popping up on my timeline and when I’ve looked in to the story, I find it incredible the lack of media attention it has received…. This is taken from the National Crime Agency (NCA) website on ‘Operation Stovewood’ in Rotherham. “To date, we have recorded 1367 crimes, arrested 209 individuals and nominated 1080 survivors. 20 people have been convicted of offences identified by Operation Stovewood and we expect that to rise. Those convicted have been handed prison sentences totalling around 250 years.” NOMINATED 1080 SURVIVORS!!!!! It would be so interesting to hear directly from journalists why this story hasn’t received more attention? Eg Why am I having to read about it through LinkedIn rather than understanding the extent of it through mainstream media? Would be interesting for a data analyst to compare the media coverage of this story with some of the many negative stories on the Metropolitan Police just to see the disproportionate media coverage. There’s clearly bias, but why? https://lnkd.in/g-_--uBc

Another example of how close international law enforcement cooperation can produce positive results, in this case between the NCA and EUROPOL.

Just days after the tragic murder of Lilie James in Sydney, sadly yet another woman’s life has been cut short by men’s violence.   We would like to express our condolences to the family and friends of a 46-year-old Bendigo woman who was found dead in her home overnight. A 44-year-old man has been arrested.   Devastatingly, her children were also present at the home. While the media is reporting they were found uninjured, it’s important to remember that any child who witnesses violence toward a parent is a victim in their own right.   42 women have been killed by violence in Australia this year alone.    But it doesn’t have to be like this. Family and gender-based violence is entirely preventable.    If we want to end family and gender-based violence, we need increased, long-term investment in specialist family violence services to support all victim survivors, including children. We need immediate investment in long-term prevention initiatives, to stop men’s violence before it starts. We need urgent investment in housing and economic security, so victim survivors are able to safely escape and recover from abuse.    This is a crisis that needs your attention.     NOTE: Many deaths go unacknowledged as family violence or gender-based violence, including missing people or deaths that are still being investigated - so the number of women killed by violence is likely much higher than 42. https://lnkd.in/gaeMJjt3

CSA affects all faith communities, socioeconomic classes, educational levels, and racial groups. What can you do where you are? ➖Learn the four stages of grooming (The 4 Fs- Flattery, Favortism, Forbidden Fruits, and Fear) ➖Interrupt the G. A. S. (Grooming, Access, and Space) ➖Report to protective and law enforcement services Learn more by reading or listening to Duck Duck Groom: Understanding How a Child Becomes a Target #duckduckgroom

** G.B.V. IS A CRIME ** So if G.B.V. is considered a crime in South Africa, why are perpetrators treated with so much leniency? Why do we not have harsh legislation which deals with these criminals accordingly? In order to make inroads into the fight against G.B.V. we need to NOW adopt a more aggressive approach in dealing with perpetrators. Why should a victim (mother) and child be removed from a home and placed into a shelter where, in most cases, endure secondary trauma. Upset the childs routine and structure? All while the abuser is left to carry on with life and potentially move on to abuse another unsuspecting victim? The idea of no bail had been thrown around for years. It must be implemented. The perpetrator must be removed from the home. If guilty of G.B.V. the perpetrator must be served with a Protection Order accompanied by a court order instructing them to attend counseling / anger management course. Failing to do so will result in jail time. A lot needs to change in the approach to G.B.V. I wish someone would listen! #enough #GBVmustfall #PerpetratorsMustFall #GBV Jason's Angels reg: N.P.O. 265-133

Domestic violence is a social problem that affects people of all races, classes, and genders. Against this backdrop, we all have a responsibility to help end domestic violence, especially given the difficulties that victims of domestic violence face when trying to escape dangerous situations. there is. Given the significant hurdles that domestic violence victims face in reaching a safe place, we all have a responsibility to speak up when we witness or hear evidence of domestic violence. If you know a victim of domestic violence, you can: Find emergency shelters, hotline numbers, and attorneys for victims to provide assistance. Domestic abusers tend to be very manipulative and controlling and may monitor their partner's activities online. Even asking for help can be difficult for victims. Therefore, please offer them to take up this position. Present yourself as someone you can call and rely on in times of crisis. Please be a witness. When women and other victims of domestic violence seek legal protection against their abusers, evidence of abuse strengthens their case. Police records of the perpetrator, photographs of the abuse, a written description of the abuse with specific details and dates, and witnesses who can prove the abuse. All of this helps ensure that women receive the legal protection they need. Please share that you disagree with domestic violence. Speak out against us publicly and demand that your community leaders do the same. When communities and societies turn a blind eye to known incidents of domestic violence, they send a message to victims that they should remain silent. Let's end prejudice by speaking out. Please call the authorities. Reporting to the police may be a difficult decision for various communities, but many women have lost their lives at the hands of their torturers, and many women have decided to seek legal protection from their torturers. Did. A history of police involvement may be helpful. If you don't feel comfortable calling the police, call a trusted friend who can act as a witness. Share resources with friends and family. Many victims of domestic violence remain silent about the abuse they are experiencing and may not know how to seek help. If you are not a victim of domestic violence but would like to help, please contact the Pakistan Crime Victims Service. Crime Victim Services Pakistan https://lnkd.in/dy58qia5 #domesticviolence #beawitness #communicate #callcrimevictimservicespakistan #shareresources #speakout #crimevictimservicespakistanisheretohelp

Domestic violence is a social problem that affects people of all races, classes, and genders. Against this backdrop, we all have a responsibility to help end domestic violence, especially given the difficulties that victims of domestic violence face when trying to escape dangerous situations. there is. Given the significant hurdles that domestic violence victims face in reaching a safe place, we all have a responsibility to speak up when we witness or hear evidence of domestic violence. If you know a victim of domestic violence, you can: Find emergency shelters, hotline numbers, and attorneys for victims to provide assistance. Domestic abusers tend to be very manipulative and controlling and may monitor their partner's activities online. Even asking for help can be difficult for victims. Therefore, please offer them to take up this position. Present yourself as someone you can call and rely on in times of crisis. Please be a witness. When women and other victims of domestic violence seek legal protection against their abusers, evidence of abuse strengthens their case. Police records of the perpetrator, photographs of the abuse, a written description of the abuse with specific details and dates, and witnesses who can prove the abuse. All of this helps ensure that women receive the legal protection they need. Please share that you disagree with domestic violence. Speak out against us publicly and demand that your community leaders do the same. When communities and societies turn a blind eye to known incidents of domestic violence, they send a message to victims that they should remain silent. Let's end prejudice by speaking out. Please call the authorities. Reporting to the police may be a difficult decision for various communities, but many women have lost their lives at the hands of their torturers, and many women have decided to seek legal protection from their torturers. Did. A history of police involvement may be helpful. If you don't feel comfortable calling the police, call a trusted friend who can act as a witness. Share resources with friends and family. Many victims of domestic violence remain silent about the abuse they are experiencing and may not know how to seek help. If you are not a victim of domestic violence but would like to help, please contact the Pakistan Crime Victims Service. Crime Victim Services Pakistan https://lnkd.in/dy58qia5 #domesticviolence #beawitness #communicate #callcrimevictimservicespakistan #shareresources #speakout #crimevictimservicespakistanisheretohelp

"Victim arrest can lead to an increase in violence, as a victim may lose access to criminal legal system protection and thus be more vulnerable both to using violence in self-defense and to further victimization. It is understandable that a victim who has been arrested may be reluctant to call on police for help in a future incident, fearing at worst that she may be arrested again and at best that the police may provide little or no assistance (Crager et al. Citation2003; Hirschel and Buzawa Citation2002; Saunders Citation1995; Wolf et al. Citation2003). Without the police as a resource, partners may be less deterred by the threat of arrest and victims may be forced to rely on alternative methods of self-protection, including fighting back or using violence in self-defense (Miller Citation2001), further increasing their risk of victimization (Stith et al. Citation2004). 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗣𝗩 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀." https://lnkd.in/g8ENRiww

HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland’s inspection into how well the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) manages and prosecutes cases involving domestic abuse at sheriff summary level. Of particular concern for women with learning disabilities is that “the onus is on the victim to contact the Victim Information and Advice Service (VIA) about their preferred special measures, and that for many victims in summary cases, VIA acted as a gatekeeper to special measures rather than a facilitator. Many victims were also not aware of the full range of special measures available.” Victims are also not routinely advised whether applications for special measures have been granted. 🧐 The following recommendations are therefore particularly welcome: (15d) inform victims about the special measures that have been granted. This information should be provided as early as possible. (19d) ensure that staff are able to identify and respond to the additional support needs of victims. (20) COPFS should review whether the current VIA service in summary cases is fit for purpose and whether, in its current form, it will be able to deliver a person-centred and trauma-informed service to victims. As part of its review, COPFS should consider the need for effective national leadership and oversight of the VIA service. (21) COPFS should provide victims in domestic abuse cases with a dedicated VIA officer. (22) COPFS should ensure that all victim and witness contact is recorded in one centralised place accessible to all staff. (25) COPFS should review its use of quality assurance to support continuous improvement in the management of summary cases and in communication with victims and witnesses. If however justice is to be accessible and achievable for all women and girls in Scotland, quality assurance processes MUST include direct engagement and collaboration between COPFS and women with learning disabilities! ⚖️

We are keen to understand in more detail the results the Summary Case Management pilot and the actual impact it has had on all victims of crime, including people who have been affected by domestic abuse. Read our statement here: https://lnkd.in/egWdCZP5