The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) and Victim Support have launched a new service to support people affected by crime.
Affected By Crime (ABC) is a new service dedicated to helping people in the Humber region. Support is available to all victims of crime and their families regardless of whether they have reported the crime to the police. The service seeks to support people to cope and recover after crime.
For victims who choose to report, the criminal justice system can be complicated and hard to navigate. This new service can support victims through that process, as a case progresses through the police, courts and other criminal justice agencies. The Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 has brought the rights of victims into law and the ABC service will keep victims informed of these rights and help to ensure they are met.
The service is provided by Victim Support, an independent charity with 50 years’ experience in supporting people affected by crime in Humberside, as well as across the country. Victim Support’s established history in the area means the specialist team have local knowledge and expertise.
The ABC service can:
- Help you to navigate the criminal justice system and talk to other criminal justice
agencies - Support you to cope with what you have experienced
- Talk to you about your safety
- Provide you with access to useful websites and online tools
- Answer your questions, or signpost you to someone who can
