Victims First
The PCC has commissioned a number of services to support victims of crime across the Thames Valley
Victims First is managed by the OPCC and is dedicated to making sure that all victims of crime receive the support they need to cope with the impact of crime and build resilience from the impact of the crime.
The service provides free emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime as well as family members of victims. It is available across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire and can provide help regardless of whether or not the crime has been reported to the police.
The service receives referrals from the police, partners and self-referrals.
Commissioning
In Thames Valley, commissioned services for victims and witnesses operate under the umbrella of Victims First.
Victim Support deliver the Thames Valley Adult Victims Service, SAFE! deliver the Thames Valley Children and Young People’s Support After Crime Service for victims aged 5–18 and the Thames Valley Sexual Violence Service is delivered by Hope After Harm.
These contracts were awarded for three years with the option to extend for up to five years at a value of £10,016,588 for five years. More information is available by visiting our news item.
Further Information
To contact Victims First call 0300 1234 148. Further information about the support available as well as information on crime can be found on the Victims First website.
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