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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.

Male Victims of Domestic Violence Supported by Commissioner Funding 21st August 2015

More male victims of domestic abuse will receive help and support following funding from Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird. Commissioner Baird has awarded £2,000 to Community Counselling Cooperative from her Supporting Victims Fund – a fund set...

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Children’s Charity Given Cash Boost by Commissioner 21st August 2015

A leading children’s charity helping to break the cycle of abuse and violence experienced by women and their children has been awarded funding from Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird. The fund was made available by Commissioner Baird...

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Young Victims of Crime Helped by Commissioner Funding 20th August 2015

Services for young victims of crime in North Tyneside will be extended after a successful bid to Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird’s Supporting Victims Fund. Someone Cares will receive over £17,500 from the fund set up by...

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Chield Sexual Exploitation tackled With Commissioner Funding 18th August 2015

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird is helping a South Tyneside charity tackle Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) through her Supporting Victims Fund. Commissioner Baird has granted an application from Bright Futures for a cash boost to help them...

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Charity Helping the Blind and Visually Impaired Given Cash Boost by Commissioner 18th August 2015

A Newcastle charity helping those who are blind and partially sighted has been given extra money to carry out their vital work courtesy of Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird’s Supporting Victims Fund. The fund was made available...

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