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Victims First

@VictimsFirstTV

Providing free emotional & practical support to victims & witnesses of crime in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire. Managed by @TV_PCC. ☎️ 0300 1234 148

 Thames Valley, UK
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Don’t be cyber-tricked this Halloween 🎃 ✅ Create strong passwords ✅ Turn on 2-step verification ✅ Limit sharing personal information online ✅ Use a password manager ✅ Turn off location services ✅ Don't click on unknown links or attachments ✅ Don’t rush to act
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🕸️👻🎃 Halloween often sees a spike in anti-social behaviour Such as threatening behaviour, uncontrolled or unsafe use of fireworks, deliberate fire setting or vandalism If you experience ASB that is a criminal offence this weekend, our 24/7 live chat service can offer support
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An invaluable collaboration 🤝 between @TV_PCC, @AuroraNewDawn, @RSASSsb and @ThamesVP Independent domestic violence advocates attend reports of domestic abuse alongside police officers to provide immediate information, reassurance and practical assistance to victims
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🚔🤝 PCC funds @AuroraNewDawn Domestic Violence Advocate Car Service partnership with @ThamesVP in Buckinghamshire Read the full story👇 orlo.uk/8Ygwb
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💬 “You’re being crazy / paranoid.” “You’re overreacting.” “You’re too sensitive.” “That never happened.” “You’re remembering it wrong.” “If you didn’t do x, then I wouldn’t have done y.” Gaslighting is real. And it is a form of emotional abuse. Need support? Contact us ☎️
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New Respect Orders targeting repeat adult offenders of anti-social behaviour launch today. Respect Orders can be used to deal with a wide range of anti-social behaviours including anti-social vehicle use, abusive behaviour and excessive noise nuisance.
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⏰ With the clocks going back on Sunday, here are some steps to keep your home safe from burglary: 🚪 Lock windows, doors & outbuildings 💡 Leave lights on when not home 🚶 Install motion-detected lighting ⌚ Don’t leave valuables on display 🗞️ Cancel deliveries if not at home
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Experiencing a hate crime can make you feel upset, confused, angry, anxious or unsafe. Victims First can: ✅ Help you feel heard and understood ✅ Provide emotional and practical support ✅ Enable you to report the incident without going directly to the police first
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We’re a month into the new school year and you’ve noticed a shift in your young person’s behaviour, that they’re hanging out with a new group and are out of the house more at night. These could be typical teenage changes. Or signs of knife carrying. Other signs include👇
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With a second tranche of offenders being released under the Sentencing Act 2026 today, we wanted to remind victims where they go to for support if they need it. For more information, and support, visit our website👉 shorturl.at/BPjXR
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Today marks the start of National Hate Crime Awareness Week Hate can occur online and offline and can include threats, intimidation, damage to a victims’ property and physical attacks If you have been a victim of hate crime, Victims First can offer support #NationalHCAW
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ALT Graphic reads What is a hate crime? A purple speech bubble contains the text "A hate crime is any criminal offence that is motivated by hostility or prejudice towards another person's identity or perceived identity" The Victims First logo is in the bottom right-hand corner.

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Today is World Mental Health Day 💚 Experiencing any kind of crime can be emotional and difficult so it is important for victims to look after their mental health in the aftermath. If you are struggling to move forward following a crime, Victims First is here to help.
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The early release of offenders under the Sentencing Act 2026 starts today. We understand this may be concerning for victims and want people to know where to get support if they need it. For more information, and support, visit our website👉 shorturl.at/BPjXR
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Crown Courts in England & Wales will have at least one courtroom set up specifically to hear rape & serious sexual offence cases over the next two years & from next month, trials for rape & serious sexual offences will be given a fixed date rather than placed on floating lists
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📌 We’re hiring 📌 We’re looking for an empathetic and experienced communicator to join our team and help us support victims and witnesses of crime across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes Find out more👉 victims-first.org.uk/get-inv…
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💬 Unsure how to ask for consent? It can be as simple as: 👍 “Can I {insert activity} you?” 👍 “Are you okay with this?” 👍 “Does this feel good?” 👍 “Do you want to try {insert activity}?” 👍 “Do you want me to stop?” Consent ensures everyone involved feels safe and respected
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💫 We’re hiring 💫 We're looking for a computer-literate problem solver to join our team as a Data Quality Administrator 🖥️🔎 To find out more, and to apply, click the link below👇 ⏰ Application deadline is Sunday 27 September shorturl.at/ARYMO
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Today is Emergency Services Day and an opportunity to recognise and thank those working across all our blue light services for their selfless dedication to keeping us safe and helping those in need 24 hours a day, 365 days a year 🚔🚒🚑🚁 @ThamesVP @999Day
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🍎🏫💬 With schools starting back this week, here are some conversations about safety to have with your teen: ✅ Healthy relationships & consent ✅ Online harms ✅ Peer pressure ✅ Situational awareness You should also make a list of trusted adults your teen could talk to
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☀️ ☔️🥩 Hosting a BBQ this bank holiday Monday? Don’t invite burglars to the party. Always keep the windows and doors at the front of your house locked while you’re out back. Opportunistic thieves target homes when people are distracted in their gardens.
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This bank holiday weekend don’t be a spiker   Adding extra alcohol to an alcoholic drink or putting alcohol into a non-alcoholic drink is a form of spiking You may think your actions are harmless, but spiking is dangerous and illegal @StampOutSpiking
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