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Helping to end violence against women and girls is a priority for PCCs

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) has been bought into sharp focus by recent tragic and high profiles cases, however these are neither isolated incidents nor is VAWG a new challenge. PCCs recognise that a whole system approach is needed which draws together partners from across the board to affect change.

Download the APCC VAWG Action Plan 2022-23 (.pdf)

For PCCs, their teams and wider partners, to help tackle violence against women and girls.

Download the PCC VAWG Infographic (.pdf)

Our interactive PDF demonstrates how PCCs are prioritising work locally to tackle violence against women and girls.

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News

APCC supports International Women’s Day 2024

Today marks International Women’s Day 2024. The event is an opportunity to celebrate the huge social, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe

08/03/2024 - Read full story

APCC Joint Victims’ Leads support ‘No More Week’ to End Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence

'No More' Week 2024 is a global campaign, running from March 3 to 9, that urges society to take collective responsibility for ending domestic violence and sexual violence

05/03/2024 - Read full story

APCC Victims Leads support the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women

Saturday (November 25), marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

24/11/2023 - Read full story

First VAWG Threat Assessment published

APCC Joint Victims' Leads respond to first national threat assessment of Violence Against Women and Girls.

18/05/2023 - Read full story

Funding announced for domestic abuse and stalking projects

Joint National Victims' Leads respond to announcement of additional funding for vital projects.

11/05/2023 - Read full story

VAWG Leads respond to first data on police performance

APCC Joint VAWG Leads respond to first data set on police response to violence against women and girls.

14/03/2023 - Read full story

Celebrating our female leaders this International Women's Day

A spotlight on some of our female leaders and the vital work they do.

08/03/2023 - Read full story

Tougher measures introduced to protect women and girls

Joint Victims Leads respond to raft of new measures introduced to protect women and girls.

20/02/2023 - Read full story

Response to rape myths study

Joint Victims Leads respond to new study which raises concerns around rape myth acceptance among investigators.

15/02/2023 - Read full story

Videos

Donna Jones, APCC Joint Victims Lead and PCC for Hampshire & the Isle of Wight

Donna was part of a highly topical debate on partnership work to tackle Violence against Women and Girls.

14/11/2022

Donna Jones, APCC Joint Lead for the Victims Portfolio

An update on the APCC Victims Portfolio from Donna Jones

26/05/2022

Sophie Linden, APCC Joint Lead for Victims Portfolio

An update on the Victims Portfolio from Sophie Linden.

12/05/2022

Sophie Linden, APCC Joint Lead for Victims

Sophie explains the key areas Police and Crime Commissioners are responsible for when it comes to supporting victims of crime:

14/03/2022

Andrea Simon, Director End Violence Against Women

Andrea Simon, gives her views on the VAWG session.

02/12/2021

Dame Vera Baird QC, Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales

The Victims' Commissioner on VAWG.

02/12/2021

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