Nine out of ten victims of crime had a improved recovery thanks to specialist support services in Nottinghamshire.
Around 20,000 people were referred into victim services funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner in the last year, including Nottinghamshire Victim CARE.
Of those who received enhanced support from these services, 90% said they were better able to cope with everyday life or recover from harm after receiving this support – an increase of 8% on the previous year.
The success of support services in providing that much-needed help to victims in Nottinghamshire is among a number of highlights outlined in Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry’s Annual Report for 2022-23, which will be presented to the Police and Crime Panel on Monday 25 September.
Commissioner Henry, whose role includes funding and priority setting for Nottinghamshire Police and holding the force to account on behalf of the public, as well as funding external services to prevent crime and support victims, will present the report.
“Over the last year there have been some incredible success stories in our efforts to prevent and respond to crime and antisocial behaviour and support victims and survivors,” said Commissioner Henry.
“The success of Nottinghamshire Victim CARE and the other victim services that we fund, in helping victims bounce back from the impact of crime, is something that I’m really proud of. I hope it shows the public that we’ve got their back whenever they have the misfortune to be affected by crime.
“Not only is Nottinghamshire Police successfully reducing crime, but we have a range of fantastic support services that help people recover from the after-effects of crime when they need help.
“I’d like to thank Catch 22 for all of the incredible work they have done running the Nottinghamshire Victim CARE service for us and we look forward to building on and expanding this service even further with our new service providers Remedi from October 1.
“The last year was a significant year in which I appointed a new Chief Constable, Kate Meynell, and I’m really pleased with the work she has done so far not only in preventing and responding to crime strengthening the force’s engagement with the community.
“There have been some challenges in recent times to the public confidence in policing nationally. But I believe the work that is happening locally will help to rebuild this trust.
“Recently, the tragic multiple homicide in Nottingham in June 2023 and the death in service of Sergeant Graham Saville in August 2023 sent shockwaves through the community. Both served as important reminders of the bravery, professionalism and sacrifice shown by our officers on a daily basis as they work to keep Nottinghamshire residents safe.”
