Stalking can happen to anyone, by anyone. The Suzy Lamplugh Trust defines it as ‘a pattern of fixated and obsessive behaviour which is repeated, persistent, intrusive and causes fear of violence or engenders alarm and distress in the victim.’ Often, stalking can evoke images of those who are obsessed with celebrities, or creepy strangers…
On Sunday 23rd April at 3pm, the UK Government will be testing the new national Emergency Alert service with 10 second alerts being sent to mobiles across the country. In the future, the aim of the service is to warn people if there if a danger to life nearby with…
Reclaim The Night is one of several events happening in Northampton for this year’s 16 Days of Activism which challenges violence against women and girls. The march, which begins at 6.45pm, will see people and organisations from across Northamptonshire come together and remember those who’ve been victims of gender based…
To celebrate World Mental Health Day 2022, we’ve pulled together some of the most popular resources from across our website in to one handy place to make it easier for you! Experiencing or witnessing a crime can disrupt your day-to-day life and it’s normal to feel: anxious; fatigued; stressed; confused;…
We’re deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen’s sense of duty and service was a shining example to us all who work to serve the community and we extend our condolences to the Royal Family. As we join the nation in a…
Our dedicated Children and Young Persons Team (CYP) is a free and confidential service that helps and supports young people who have been victims and witnesses of crime. In 20/21, we received over 4500 referrals from those in Northamptonshire who needed support after witnessing and/or experiencing a crime. And we…
The national monument against violence and aggression is coming to the Northampton and we hope you can join us as we mark the event over this weekend. At 27ft (8.2m) tall and made from more than 100,000 weapons and blades seized by the England and Wales’ 43 police forces, the…
Domestic abuse advisors supporting officers at police incidents Nearly one in every five incidents of police-recorded crime is related to domestic abuse. Northamptonshire Police has made domestic abuse a matter of priority, and is now using the expertise of specialist Crisis Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) at some police incidents.…
Crest Advisory, a criminal justice specialist consultancy, have been commissioned by the CPS to better understand the needs of victims and expectations of victims with whom they communicate. This will inform a review of how the CPS engages with victims and witnesses and support the development and testing of new…
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) would like to hear from survivors of rape who reported the abuse to the police and are willing to share their experiences of the process. In particular they’re keen to hear from those who can talk about: what communication…
