Crime (including domestic abuse)

Crime

LOCAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL

Is it an emergency?

From Thames Valley Police

  • Does it feel like the situation could get heated or violent very soon? Is someone in immediate danger? Do you need support right away? If so, please call 999 now.
  • If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service 18000 or text us on 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service

Report a crime to the police

From Thames Valley Police
Reporting Crimes and Incidents
“Here you can report crimes, issues and incidents. Just choose from the options.” Report | Thames Valley Police

Support for victims and witnesses of crime

From Victim First
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.

Further local support

Other local support includes:

SEXUAL ASSUALT and abuse services

From Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Sexual Assault and Abuse Support Service.
Provide support, information, advice and guidance to anyone affected by sexual assault and abuse, including non-recent and childhood sexual abuse. Sexual Assault and Abuse Support Service Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes

From Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Service
Support to anyone aged 16 years old plus in Wycombe, South Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas. Contact Us | RSASS

From Trust House
“We provide free and confidential support to anyone affected by sexual abuse in the Thames Valley”
Helpline Helpline – Trust House

Other SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS

Reference to Victims First has been included above which is the main organisation for Buckinghamshire.

From the Thames Valley Partnership – Hope after Harm
Any victim living in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire (including Milton Keynes) and Oxfordshire can access our support. We can provide help regardless of whether or not the crime has been reported to the police.
What we do includes “victim first emotional support service” What We Do – Hope After Harm

Out of hours service

From Victims Support
Includes a national helpline which is available out of hours when local services are closed Thames Valley – Victim Support

Children and young people

From SASH – supporting children and young people following domestic abuse or sexual harm
SASH is a partnership project providing support to children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse or sexual harm.
About Sash (includes self-referral) SASH BUCKS

SUPPORT IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

From Victims Support
Find help near you (if you live outside Buckinghamshire the search engine will signpost you to your local support )  – scroll down page to fill in form Home – Victim Support

LOCAL COUNCIL SUPPORT

From Buckinghamshire Council
Safety and crime in your community Safety and crime in your community | Buckinghamshire Council

From Buckinghamshire Family Information Service
Support if you’ve been affected by crime Support if you’re affected by crime | Family Information Service

Safe Places

From Safe Places
“Our Safe Place Scheme gives vulnerable people a place to go if they are feeling lost, scared or confused when out in their local community. You will be looked after by people who care, and they will get help from someone you trust. All businesses who are part of the scheme will display a Safe Place sticker in their window.”

Ask for Angela

From Buckinghamshire Council and Thames Valley Police
“Ask for Angela helps to raise awareness of sexual violence and abuse. The aim is to stop harassment that is sometimes experienced across late night venues. If you are feeling unsafe or threatened whilst on a date, you can alert the bar staff by asking for Angela. The bar staff will then defuse the situation or arrange to get you home safely. All bars and pubs who are part of the scheme will display a poster in their public toilets.”

Domestic abuse

For support for the victims of domestic abuse, see under

CHILD SAFEGUARDING

You can report or discuss any concern about the safety of a child as follows:

From Buckinghamshire council
Concerns about a child Concerns about a child | Care Advice Buckinghamshire

From Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Children Partnership
Reporting a concern – Member of the Public Report a Concern – Public advice – Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Children Partnership

ADULT SAFEGUARDING

You can report any concern about the safety of an adult as follows:

From Buckinghamshire council
Report abuse of an adult  Report abuse of an adult | Care Advice Buckinghamshire

From the Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Adults Boards
Report a concern – public advice Report a Concern – Public advice – Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Adults Board

Further information

More detailed information on Safeguarding can be found under

PREVENTING RADICALISATION AND EXTREMISM

You can share or discuss any concern through ACT Early

From ACT Early
The advice line is designed for members of the public to use, especially friends and family, or those who work with vulnerable or young people in volunteering roles.

From Gov UK
“Find out how the Prevent programme supports people who are at risk of becoming involved with terrorism through radicalisation.”
Get help for radicalisation concerns Get help for radicalisation concerns – GOV.UK

Anxiety and depression

Crime can lead to anxiety and depression. There is good local support, see under

NATIONAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL

General Support

From Victim Support
National support for victims of crime.  Need help after crime? Includes a national helpline which is available “anytime for independent, free, and confidential advice.” Home – Victim Support

Online support

From My Support Space – self support
A free online resource with interactive guides and information to help you manage the impact crime has had on you. “You can sign up here to access a range of tools to help you cope and move forwards after crime.” My Support Space MOJ

Other National helplines

There is support in some specific areas including:

victims of stalking

From the Suzy Lampugh trust
National stalking helpline National Stalking Helpline | Suzy Lamplugh Trust

From Paladin
National stalking advocacy service Paladin – Get Support

As Age UK suggest
“Every year, millions of people in the UK are scammed – from all walks of life. If you’ve been scammed, you’re not alone, and there’s support available.”
“Support for scam victims”. Age UK website Retrieved 1 June 2023.

What to do?

From Action Fraud
The National fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre
“You can report fraud or cybercrime to Action Fraud any time of the day or night using our online reporting tool. Reporting online is quick and easy. Our advisors are available twenty-four hours to give you help and advice if you need it.” Reporting fraud and cyber crime | Action Fraud

From Age UK
Much of their excellent advice applies to all ages, not just older people.

From Citizen Advice
Includes a section on “Scams” answering common questions including on emotional support (just page down to find the section) Consumer – Citizens Advice

From Which?
Scams: includes what to do and the latest news on common scams Scams – Which? Consumer Rights – Which?

Emotional support

From Victim Support
“Need help after crime? Get in touch anytime for independent, free, and confidential advice” Home – Victim Support

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

general information

From Victim and Witness (UK Government)
Get specialist help after a crime Home – Victim and Witness Information

From Victim Support
Help and support Help and support – Victim Support

From Victim First
Crime info Crime Types · Victims First – supporting victims across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

From Gov UK
Get support as a victim of crime Get support as a victim of crime – GOV.UK

From Citizens Advice

From the NHS
Help after rape and sexual assault Help after rape and sexual assault – NHS

From the Metropolitan Police
Personal fraud and how to prevent it Personal fraud and how to prevent it | Metropolitan Police

From Money Saving Expert
Detailed advice about avoiding scams
30+ ways to stop scams 30 ways to stop scams: MoneySavingExpert

NHS 111

If you think you need medical help right now, 111 online can tell you what to do next.

Physiotherapy

You can now self refer for physiotherapy locally

Your Pharmacy

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CAMPAIGNS

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