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Local Press Releases

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.

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird secures Home Office funding 2nd April 2015

Safeguarding people against sexual exploitation, preventing abuse and tackling perpetrators will all be hugely boosted following a successful bid to the Home Office for funding by Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird. She has secured a total of...

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Commissioner backs Childline campaign 31st March 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird has given her backing to a national campaign aimed at helping young people concerned with the negative effects of viewing pornography. NSPCC’s Childline service say contact to them from young people about...

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Perpetrators of Domestic Violence can now Receive Support to Change Their Behaviour 31st March 2015

A brand-new multi-agency partnership has been launched to support perpetrators of domestic violence to change their behaviour, helping to make women victims and their children feel safer. The BIG project is a partnership between North East Charities Barnardo’s, Impact...

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Commissioner Baird Attends South Tyneside Councils Overview and Scrutiny Committee 30th March 2015

Northumbria’s Police & Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird QC, recently met with members of South Tyneside Councils Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 17th Feb 2015. Here is an overview of the discussion. 17 February 2015 minutes – Click Here

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Funding Will Help Vulnerable People Give Evidence 30th March 2015

Support for children and vulnerable adults giving evidence in criminal proceedings will be maximised thanks to funding secured by Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird. Commissioner Baird has had over £150,000 approved following an application to the Police...

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