Category: Media
Victim rights vs. victim realities — what the Operation Soteria surveys tell us
Professor Katrin Hohl reflects on the largest survey of rape and sexual assault survivors of police forces in England and Wales.
Victims’ Commissioner launches 2024 Victim Survey
The Victims' Commissioner has partnered with specialist research agency TONIC to deliver the annual survey.
If we are to achieve the ambition of halving violence against women and girls within a decade, we cannot afford false-starts
Halving violence against women and girls is both an urgent and commendable challenge. To drive lasting progress, the government must craft a strategy that is grounded in the real, lived experiences of victims — who demand profound and meaningful change.
Questions raised over effectiveness of Respect Orders and ‘hotspot’ policing in tackling persistent anti-social behaviour
The Victims' Commissioner has welcomed the announcement of new measures to tackle anti-social behaviour in public spaces but questioned how these will address the persistent and targeted anti-social behaviour that typically occurs in residential communities.
Giving victims a voice: Reforming the ASB Case Review
For the ASB Case Review to be a force for good, victims of anti-social behaviour need and deserve a seat at the table — an opportunity to describe the impact of their ordeal and for authorities to really listen.
Baroness Newlove calls for dedicated strategy to tackle interpersonal violence against men and boys
“This International Men’s Day feels like an opportune moment to amplify these calls, but my commitment to this cause is not confined to any single day,” writes Baroness Newlove.
Anti-social behaviour: Ending the nightmare
It pains me that, 17 years after Garry's death, I still meet victims of persistent anti-social behaviour who are having the same experiences we had.
Operation Soteria: improved victim experiences encouraging, but real areas of concern remain
The Victims' Commissioner called for the Home Office to announce continued funding for Operation Soteria, which runs out in March 2025.
Victim Support court report ‘raises serious questions’ about the treatment of victim-survivors
Baroness Newlove responds to Victim Support's new report Suffering for justice: Sexual violence victim-survivors’ experiences of going to court and cross-examination.
Inspectorate report “crucial opportunity” for forces to scale up response to anti-social behaviour
The Victims’ Commissioner responds to HMICFRS report looking at police response to anti-social behaviour.