This week Voice has been joining organisations from around the country in raising awareness of what support services are available to those who are victims of domestic abuse and sexual voice. No More Week is dedicated to ending domestic abuse and sexual violence by raising awareness and ‘inspiring people to…
It’s International Women’s Day 2024 and this year the theme is #InspireInclusion. This year, our Senior Service Delivery Manager, Charlotte Gunn, takes a look back at her career as she reflects on the women who’ve shaped her life. In Charlotte’s words “I look back on my career and value greatly…
On Saturday 25th November 2023, we joined the local community as they marched through the streets of Northampton in support of Reclaim The Night. The march itself aims to raise awareness and to speak out against sexual violence and harassment and is one of several events that takes place every…
To celebrate World Mental Health Day 2023, we’ve pulled together some of the most popular resources from across our website in to one handy place to make it easier for you! Experiencing or witnessing a crime can disrupt your day-to-day life and it’s normal to feel: anxious; fatigued; stressed; confused;…
What is anti-social behaviour? When someone’s quality of life is affected by the actions of other people in the community, this is anti-social behaviour (ASB). Anti-social behaviour affects lots of people and often impacts lots of people in one community. If you’re experiencing persistent anti-social behaviour, aren’t sure what to…
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) covers a wide range of unacceptable activity that causes harm to communities, the environment and individuals. Broadly speaking, examples of ASB include: Environmental damage Rowdy or nuisance neighbours Abandonment of cars, littering and dumping of rubbish Street drinking and drug taking Prostitution Misuse of fireworks Inappropriate use…
Victims of crime and those impacted by road traffic incidents can be confident that excellent support is available to them as Voice for Victims and Witnesses in Northamptonshire is awarded a national quality mark. Voice for Victims and Witnesses is a service commissioned by Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner of…
Stalking can happen to anyone, by anyone. The Suzy Lamplugh Trust defines it as ‘a pattern of fixated and obsessive behaviour which is repeated, persistent, intrusive and causes fear of violence or engenders alarm and distress in the victim.’ Often, stalking can evoke images of those who are obsessed with celebrities, or creepy strangers…
On Sunday 23rd April at 3pm, the UK Government will be testing the new national Emergency Alert service with 10 second alerts being sent to mobiles across the country. In the future, the aim of the service is to warn people if there if a danger to life nearby with…
Reclaim The Night is one of several events happening in Northampton for this year’s 16 Days of Activism which challenges violence against women and girls. The march, which begins at 6.45pm, will see people and organisations from across Northamptonshire come together and remember those who’ve been victims of gender based…
