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Victims deserve better

I am very concerned about the drop in rape convictions falling to an all-time low.

Opinions 31 Jul 2020
Guest blog: What is honour-based abuse?

We spoke to Karma Nirvana about honour-based abuse and how victims can get support.

Guest experiences 14 Jul 2020
Remembering those lost to honour-killings

Each year on July 14 a day of remembrance is held for all lives lost to honour killings.

Campaigns 14 Jul 2020
Arrests following County Lines intensification week in Yeovil

Avon and Somerset Police coordinated a week to tackle county lines drug dealing and the associated exploitation of vulnerable people.

Campaigns 15 May 2020
Police launch domestic abuse campaign

PCC Sue Mountstevens and Avon and Somerset Police are urging anyone who is dealing with domestic abuse to come forward and ask for help.

Campaigns 29 Apr 2020
PCC urging victims to still #BeHeard

PCC Sue Mountstevens wants victims to know that they can still #BeHeard during the covid-19 outbreak.

Campaigns 15 Apr 2020
PCC wants more victims to #BeHeard

An art exhibition has been created by local people who have been helped by victim support services commissioned by PCC Sue Mountstevens.

Campaigns 29 Jan 2020
Guest blog: #EndFGM

We spoke to Female Genital Mutilation force lead, Leanne Pook, about the work needed to eradicate this crime.

Guest experiences 06 Feb 2019
Guest blog: Force lead for male rape and sexual assault

We spoke to the force lead for male rape and sexual assault, PC Mike Steven, about the importance of coming forward.

Guest experiences 10 Dec 2018