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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 cope and return to feelings of normality. The removal of routine and socialising due to social isolation measures can affect our mental…
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…
As we discussed on the Voice blog two weeks ago, two thirds of the people we help and support following crime happen to be female, despite this not being an accurate representation of the gender split in victims of crime. We know men experience crime too – and being a…
Smart tech is transforming the world as we know it, from the way we order takeaways to how we keep in touch and how we control the washing machine. While sales of mobile phones have started to fall in recent years as innovation slows down, sales of smart security systems…
The work we have done is pioneering I first started working for Voice as part of the Roadharm service. I was in the Police for 30 years and for about 17 of those years I was involved in road death investigations. I was a Family Liaison Officer, and later the…
Did you know that each year, we pick two choose charities to help and support? We pleased and proud to report that over the past 12 months, we’ve raised over £2,000 for our 2018/19 nominated charities, RSPCA and McMillan. Through events such as Wimbledon cream tea, The Big Walkies, 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