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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…
During this time of social distancing, it’s vital to consider your safety and security – particularly if you will be in the same vicinity as someone who may harm you or make you feel unsafe for a long period of time. We understand how fearful and alone domestic abuse can…
Coronavirus-related scams are estimated to have already cost people over £1.5million in financial losses, as criminals try to trick people in to parting with money or financial details on the back of the pandemic. Our round-up of the latest COVID-19-related scams showed how criminals are posing as trusted sources to…
Authorities are asking people to be aware of scams that are circulating using COVID-19 as a cover for fraudulent activities. We’ve spoken to government and police officials for more information on what you can do to protect yourself from fraud throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. In the first of a series…
To help with your physical and mental health during social distancing, click here to download the Voice Home Support Hub app. Recovering from a crime can be difficult at the best of times but with the removal of support networks due to social distancing, it can become even harder to…
What do you think of when you hear the words ‘domestic abuse’? Violence? Anger? Physical pain? What about a partner not letting you see your friends? Or preventing you from seeing family? Toxic relationships aren’t always as apparent as physical acts. We’ve detailed below five subtle signs to watch out…
Did you know that experiencing crime can have a serious effect on your mental and physical health? Depression, PTSD and anxiety can all affect a person who has experienced crime. With today being #bluemonday, we want to remind you that you’re not alone and we’re here to help and support…
We are asking people to be alert to the grooming and exploitation of young and vulnerable people who may be drawn into drug & gang activity. Operation Viper is Northamptonshire Police operation to crack down on those involved in drug and gang related crime. The use of intelligence-led tactics has…
Everyone at Voice wishes you all a happy 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 23rd: 8am – 6pm Christmas Eve: 8am – 3pm Christmas Day: CLOSED Boxing Day: CLOSED 27th December:…
Voice is to safeguard the provision of domestic abuse support in the county by incorporating the Sunflower Centre into its services. The Sunflower Centre, which provides specialist support to the highest risk victims of domestic abuse in the county, is a partnership funded service, with funding coming from the Office…
At Voice we are continuing to monitor the situation with Covid-19 closely and are ensuring that we are responding to the latest UK Government advice.
Please be assured that we are doing all that we can to continue to support victims and witnesses of Crime in Northamptonshire during this time.
In an effort to limit the spread of infection, we will not be offering face to face support over the coming weeks, however, we will ensure that our staff and volunteers continue to provide support to you via the telephone.
If you are an existing service user your support worker will be in contact imminently to make arrangements for your next support session.
If you are seeking support from Voice please do contact us using the self-referral form option or via telephone on: 0300 303 1965