OPCC for Avon and Somerset
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Latest News
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Police Staff Week
As we end Police Staff Week of Celebration and Recognition, I want to highlight the enormous contribution that police staff make across policing in England and Wales. This week shines a light on the breadth and depth of their work, and the vital part they play in keeping people safe.
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IWD: Why I Have Hope
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most persistent injustices in our society. It is unacceptable that, despite years of strategies, commitments and initiatives, too many women and girls still live with fear, control, and abuse. When the first cross‑government VAWG strategy was published in 2010, it set…
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Supporting survivors, reducing harm: a day with Bristol’s frontline services
Last Friday, I visited Opoka, Eden House and Star Housing, three Bristol based organisations supporting people facing acute vulnerability- survivors of domestic abuse, women in the criminal justice system, and individuals rebuilding their lives after addiction. And while their focus areas differ, what unites them is a profound commitment to helping people find safety, stability and…