£722,000 from Government to support Hertfordshire’s crime victims
Hertfordshire’s police and crime commissioner has awarded £722,000 to the county’s Beacon victim care centre.
Jonathan Ash-Edwards has allocated the money from the Government Ministry of Justice’s Victim Commissioning Fund to Catch22, which runs the service.
Independent case managers provide emotional and practical support to victims of crime. Help is also available to those who have not reported the offence to police.
Mr Ash-Edwards said: “Here in Hertfordshire with Beacon we have one of the best victim care services in the country, with dedicated independent professionals on hand to help those affected by crime.
“It’s not always easy for victims to come forward and ask for help. But whether it’s fraud, domestic violence or anti-social behaviour, Beacon are there to make sure they have someone to talk to who they can trust and who has the expertise to help them recover.
“They also play a vital part in ensuring victims are cared for and kept updated as their case progresses through the investigation and judicial system.”