UK study highlights risk factors of domestic abuse of older people
A Durham University study has revealed that older people are more likely to be abused by their partners than by a family member.
Pluggin Marketplace: Tired remedies won’t end youth knife crime
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Meet Crucial Crew
Since 1992, over 35,300 children having benefitted from this event, with Crucial Crew standing as a critical pillar in preparing young individuals for the challenges of secondary school and life beyond.
Strategic Priorities: Worcestershire, Shropshire and Herefordshire
Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) were introduced by Section 6 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and bring together local partners to formulate and implement strategies to tackle crime, disorder and antisocial behaviour in their communities.
Most dangerous areas in West Midlands where 1 in 8 people witness a crime
More than five million non-fraud crimes were recorded by the 43 domestic police forces in England and Wales in the year ending September 2024
Battle for Dawn Project funding secured for another 12-months
The battle is over after a charity won the fight to keep its domestic abuse service open for another 12 months.
PCC supports charity which supports people impacted by loss of life
“Any loss of life is a true tragedy, including in road collisions. But when the loss of a young person – albeit a child, a friend, a sibling – is sudden and expected, that pain is unimaginable and impossible to process.
New Worcester-based domestic abuse service launched by two local charities.
West Mercia Women's Aid (WMWA) and Worcester Community Trust (WCT) have joined forces to provide the Worcester Community-Based Abuse Support Service. The service, which will cost £235,000 to run and will be funded by Worcestershire County Council, will offer confidential support to those affected by domestic abuse across Worcestershire. In addition,…
Ten Worcestershire Residents Recognised Kings Birthday Honours 2025
Ten outstanding individuals from the county have been acknowledged for their contributions across various sectors, celebrating their dedication and impact.
STEPs Project by Catch 22
Catch22 begins delivering a new Support Through Exploitation and Prevention Service (STEPS) commissioned by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. With over ten years of experience supporting victims of child exploitation across England, Catch22 is bringing this knowledge to West Mercia to provide both preventative support and expert care to children…