Here you will find press releases that relate to the Commissioners role specifically in Northumbria. All media enquiries should be made to the OPCC by telephoning 0191 221 9800.
Organisations helping victims of crime will get a share of a new one-year fund of over £700,000 delegated specifically for victims’ work to Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird. The fund, which comes from the Ministry of Justice,...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has commended victims of sexual offences for coming forward and having the courage to seek help. It comes following the release of figures which shows a sharp increase in recorded sex offences...
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has given a cash boost to a South Tyneside community group through the Supporting Victims Fund. The Apna Ghar Minority Ethnic Women’s Centre, based on Ocean Road, South Shields, will benefit from...
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...
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