Category Robbery

Survey for victims and witnesses of crime (Closing date 31st October 2021)

Crest Advisory, a criminal justice specialist consultancy, have been commissioned by the CPS to better understand the needs of victims and expectations of victims with whom they communicate. This will inform a review of how the CPS engages with victims and witnesses and support the development and testing of new…

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How do I manage my stress after experiencing a crime?

Are you feeling anxious, stressed or worried after experiencing a crime? You’re not alone. Experiencing a crime can disrupt your normal day-to-day life and sometimes it can take a while to feel like you’ve got that normality back again. Not only that, but experiencing a crime means you might experience…

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How to come to terms with losing items of sentimental value

  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)…

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How to cope with the emotional trauma of burglary

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…

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The essential guide to getting back on your feet following a mugging

Mugging is a cruel act that can result in personal injury, damaged pride and loss of material possessions. If you’re ever unfortunate enough to be mugged, there are ten things you should do immediately to ensure a safe, successful route to recovery: 1. Tend to any physical trauma Muggings can…

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