Since January 14 adult rape trials, both male and female, have been observed by 11 panel members. We are focusing on the use of myths and stereotypes, how the victim and witnesses are supported and how the police collate...
You can view the Serious Crime Act 2015 – Chapter 9, Part 5 – 76 here.
View the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy – One Year On upadate here
The Office of Police Crime Commissioner and Northumbria Police Force have developed a training programme in partnership with the Community and Voluntary sector. It is currently been delivered to ALL officers across the force. The aim of this training...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has given her support to an awareness event being held as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Commissioner Baird has funded and will officially open the ‘Keeping safe in the...
Almost 4,000 people have sought help through a new service set up to support victims of crime. Victims First Northumbria has had a total of 3,977 victims of crime referred to it in the first two months since it...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has awarded Sunderland University students for making films tackling the issue of domestic abuse. First year media students and third year drama students at the University of Sunderland created four short films...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has backed government proposals to double the fine given to motorists who use a mobile phone at the wheel. This would see those who talk, text and use the internet on the...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird said: “As this report from the National Audit Office shows, Northumbria Police has been the force hit hardest by Government cuts. “We have lost 23% of our funding since 2010, compared to...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner is encouraging victims of rape to continue coming forward to the force. Commissioner Baird made the plea following media reports that a surge in reported rape cases to police is threatening to overwhelm them...
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