Andrew Savage was just 24-years-old when he died. “He asked if we could buy him a motorbike to commute to work on,” explains Andrew’s father, Steve. “Being an ex-biker myself, I said ‘yes – as long as you’re careful’. And he was; he did his CBT and took his safety…
We all own items which are valuable to us not because of what they’re worth, but because of what they represent. And, when taken from us, the feeling of loss can be overwhelming. If you have lost something of sentimental value (perhaps after a burglary, house fire or mugging)…
According to the Office for National Statistics, around 2 in 100 households were victims of domestic burglary during 2017. That makes the chances of your home being burgled relatively low, but if it does happen, dealing with the trauma of losing possessions and having your home violated by an intruder…
If you suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you might feel uncomfortable, panicked or scared when in a large crowd. This is nothing to be ashamed of and isn’t your fault; it is simply a symptom of PTSD, and may be linked to the fact you witnessed or were victim…
Some attempts to defraud are more obvious than others and criminals have become more adept at tricking unsuspecting victims in recent years. With fraud cases becoming increasingly sophisticated, it’s vitally important to keep yourself informed about the latest online and offline scams so you can take action if you are…
Facebook has hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons recently, and if news of personal data exploits has made you question your presence on there, we’ve got some useful advice. The good stuff Facebook is great for keeping up with friends and family. It’s why so many people use…
If you’ve been victim of or have witnessed a violent crime, it can feel almost impossible to get the images out of your head. Time is a great healer, and we should always remind ourselves that the majority of human behaviour is loving and kind (we wouldn’t have survived this…
Seventeen-million Britons were targeted by cybercrime during 2017, costing them a collective £130bn. From phishing scams to online fraud, hacking and ransomware attacks, we’re all susceptible to cybercrime, but protecting your kids against it is inherently tricky. They’re part of a digital generation that relies on online messaging platforms, social…
When someone close to you dies, it can turn your life upside down – particularly if it was the result of a serious crime. We all grieve in different ways, and understanding your own reactions to death is tough. It can be difficult to know what to do, who to…
There are few invasions of privacy quite as disturbing as having your house burgled. Anyone who has experienced home intrusion of this kind will be aware of the emotional trauma that often follows, and in this post, we’re going consider how that might manifest itself and what you can do…
