Articles by Adrianne.hill@wejumphigher.co.uk

What is stalking and what to do if you’re experiencing it

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…

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How to turn off UK wide emergency alert

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…

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Join us for Reclaim the Night – 6.30pm, Friday 25th November 2022

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…

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Our top tools for supporting your mental health after a crime

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;…

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We will be closed on Monday 19th September

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…

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Behind the scenes with our Children and Young Persons Team

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…

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Survey for victims and witnesses of crime (Closing date 31st October 2021)

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…

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