They often say prevention is key in many areas of life and it’s certainly true when it comes to crime. From protecting yourself from burglary and anti-social behaviour, to online crime and bullying, we’ve rounded up the most read blogs from our archives: We’re in this together: tackling anti-social behaviour…
Anyone who witnesses a crime could get what’s known as a ‘trauma reaction’. This reaction could be mental, physical or both. It could happen at the time of or many days after the incident. Most importantly, it’s important to know it’s completely normal and there is support if you need…
Before social media, bullying and harassment were something you’d typically only experience in real life; be it in person, over the phone or in written form. Now, with millions of people glued to the likes of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, harassment has taken on a digital form. The difference lies…
Earlier this week the headlines were filled with the latest scams including covid and government grants. Such scams are crippling for businesses and individuals and can significantly impact day-to-day life. In this post, we’ve picked out five ways to stay safe online in 2021. And, while it’s impossible to remove…
Everyone at Voice wishes you a very merry and safe Christmas! If you do need our help and support over the festive period, please be aware of our slightly altered opening times: December 2020 Monday 21st December 8am – 6pm Tuesday 22nd December 8am…
We should all know how to spot signs of abuse and the actions that should be taken if we have a concern. Statistics show that: Last year in Northamptonshire (2019-20) 3,577 concerns were received 1,062 of those concerns needed further action 51% of abuse was due to neglect 30% occurred…
World Day of Remembrance Service for Road Traffic Victims is held each year as a mark of respect to those who have lost their lives as a result of a traffic collision. Started in the UK by national charity, Road Peace in 1993, the event became a global day of…
Since lockdown began, abuse cases within the home have nearly doubled in the county, with child-on-parent abuse – an often overlooked form of physical, emotional or financial control – having also seen increases. We want to break down barriers for those needing support and make people aware of new techniques…
The phrase ‘toxic relationship’ has become more familiar in recent years as we, as a society, become more open to talking about positive and negative relationships. A toxic relationship is when the behaviours of a partner cause you emotional or physical pain, or leave you feeling like you have no…
The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, Dame Vera Baird, urgently wants to hear from victims of crime about their experiences of the criminal justice system, to inform her response to the government on the consultation around the Code of Practice for victims of crime (the ‘Victims’ Code’). This is…
