Tag #Victim Support

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Leaseholder Suffers 78 Anti-Social Behavior Incidents, Highlights Systemic Failures

A Wandsworth leaseholder, Ben, and his girlfriend have suffered 78 incidents of anti-social behavior from their neighbor over the past year, including violent threats and noise disruption, leading to job loss and mental health issues; authorities are criticized for inadequate responses, highlighting...

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DIY Rape Kits Raise Concerns Among Experts

Enough" distributed 7,000 self-swab DNA rape kits in Bristol, aiming for deterrence, but experts warn of risks due to potential inadmissibility in court and risk of contamination, while 270 reports were made, only seven kits were sent for testing.

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Gender Equality
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Scotland to Release Up to 390 Prisoners Early to Reduce Overcrowding

The Scottish government will release up to 390 prisoners early starting February 11th, 2024, reducing prison overcrowding which currently exceeds capacity by 216 inmates, excluding those convicted of domestic abuse or sexual offenses.

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Reduced Inequality
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UK charities demand focus shift on child sexual exploitation from sensationalism to victim support"

Over 60 charities, law firms, and academics signed a statement calling for a shift in focus from sensationalism to supporting victims of child sexual exploitation, highlighting that changes in law and service cuts have made it harder for survivors to access help.

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No Poverty
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Six Dead, Hundreds Injured in Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack

A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor drove his car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, 2023, killing six people and injuring nearly 300; support services are struggling to meet the extensive physical and psychological needs of victims.

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Badenoch Calls for National Inquiry into UK Grooming Scandal

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is urging a national inquiry into the UK's grooming scandal after the safeguarding minister rejected Oldham council's call for a local inquiry, citing the need for justice for victims of widespread child sexual exploitation across England, following similar failures...

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Gender Equality
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Dutch Victims of Violent Crime Face Uncompensated Costs

In the Netherlands, victims of violent crime face substantial uncompensated costs, leading Slachtofferhulp Nederland to advocate for increased government and insurer aid, faster court compensation, and higher Schadefonds Geweldsmisdrijven payouts.

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Stepmom's Plea for Answers After Stepsons Murder Hits 'Brick Wall'

Carl Dyche was murdered in December 2021, and his stepmother is facing obstacles in meeting his killers in prison to understand why he died, highlighting challenges within the restorative justice system.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spain Creates New Police Protocol to Improve Handling of Domestic Violence Cases

The Spanish Ministry of the Interior introduced a new police protocol for handling domestic violence cases, focusing on victim support, risk assessment, and access to specialized resources to improve victim safety and reporting, addressing recent criticisms of judicial handling of such cases.

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Gender Equality
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Greek Domestic Violence Reporting System Fails Victims

A social psychologist in Greece accompanied a friend to report domestic abuse, witnessing firsthand the inadequate support and insensitive handling by police, revealing systemic issues within the Anti-Domestic Violence Department.

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Gender Equality
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Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Six Dead, Hundreds Injured, Extensive Victim Support Underway

A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20th, killing six and injuring nearly 300; the incident has triggered a large-scale victim support operation, addressing both immediate needs and long-term psychological trauma.

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Unsolved Crimes in England and Wales Reach Record Highs

Between April and June, English and Welsh police closed 452,517 investigations without identifying suspects in crimes with individual victims, a 45% closure rate, up from 40.2% the previous year, leaving victims feeling ignored and potentially contributing to a crisis in the criminal justice system.

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