Prevention and early intervention

The Thames Valley Police & Crime Commissioner's Violence Reduction unit has launched a new campaign supported by world famous stylist Nicky Clarke. The Cut It Out campaign intends to raise awareness of domestic abuse across the hair and beauty industry.

Thames Valley Police has joined with a number of police forces across the South East to combat criminals who are exploiting the major road and rail networks to carry out offences.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley has awarded an additional £124,000 to charities and community interest companies to support them in helping victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.

“I worry about Sammie most days when she goes to work, she had a flare pulled out on her recently, it’s so scary.”

“My dad’s had beer thrown at his face and has been physically assaulted, it’s not okay.”

“My mum is just trying to do her job. I’m worried about her safety.”

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley has published a report on its project to help make Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) services more inclusive to all communities across the Thames Valley.

In the first of its kind in the Thames Valley, a one-day virtual conference is being held to discuss how organisations can collaboratively support people who are leaving prison and reduce reoffending.

Cyber Resilience Centre launched across the South East Region to help businesses

A new partnership between the police, the private sector and academics has been launched across the South East to aid businesses in protecting themselves from cybercrime.

Thames Valley Police and partners are rolling out a drug diversion scheme for under 18’s forcewide as part of work being delivered by the Violence Reduction Unit.

In 2019 the Home Office announced that 18 Police and Crime Commissioners in areas worst affected by violent crime would share £35 million to establish Violence Reduction Units (VRUs), with a further £35 million provided for 2020/21.

Parents affected by domestic abuse will be supported through the Family Drug & Alcohol Courts, thanks to £48,500 funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley.