Gloucestershire Constabulary is one of the oldest rural police forces in Britain. The area we cover is around 1,000 square miles and is home to the Cotswolds, the Royal Forest of Dean and the Severn ...
Victims' Hub Volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Gemma Blackmore
Provided
#117679
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Could you help Gloucestershire Police provide a service to victims of crime in Gloucestershire?
Do you have a passion for supporting people affected by crime?
Are you interested in the Criminal Justice System or thinking about a career in policing?
Could you help Gloucestershire Police provide a service to victims of crime in Gloucestershire?
Victims hub provides pre and post charge support and information to victims of crime.
We are developing our voice of victim work streams where we are seeking to gather victims feedback and views to further shape our service.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for passionate, kind and well organised volunteers to assist us in the Victim Hub. You will need to be a good communicate and able to navigate computer systems.
You will need to give time for training to get you on our systems and up skilled in the tasks.
What you will be doing?
We have options for those wanting to volunteer with us and these will develop and expand as we shape our service but you can expect to:
- Signpost victims and witnesses to sources of support and advice and provide updates on cases in line with Victims code of Practice.
- Be part of providing important information to professionals working to protect vulnerable victims in county
- Ensure victims receive their rights under the Victims Code of Practice.
- Be involved in gathering victims views and gathering feedback from our community
What training will I receive?
You will be vetted and receive training in using our systems. A full induction will be provided and you will be assigned a “buddy” until you are confident in what you are doing.
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About Gloucestershire Constabulary
Gloucestershire Constabulary is one of the oldest rural police forces in Britain. The area we cover is around 1,000 square miles and is home to the Cotswolds, the Royal Forest of Dean and the Severn Vale, but also includes the urban centres of Cheltenham and Gloucester.
We serve a population of around 600,000 people in a county which incorporates the royal households of Highgrove and Gatcombe Park, airports at Staverton and Kemble, two universities, part of the M5 motorway and a number of large employers including GCHQ. It also hosts several major events.
Day-to-day policing of the county is delivered through six areas: Cheltenham, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean.
Neighbourhood policing is very much at the heart of the Constabulary and within the six areas, we have teams covering 55 communities.
At the most local level, our neighbourhood policing teams have built strong relationships with the communities within which they work. Made up of Police Officers, Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), Special Constables, Police Support Volunteers, Volunteer Police Cadets and Police Staff, they tackle crime and disorder and other issues which matter most to the public.
Community policing is only part of what we do. The Constabulary showcase the work we do at our annual Open Day. Highlights include our dogs and mounted sections, roads policing team, forensics unit, specialist firearms officers, demonstrations and an opportunity to speak with Constabulary staff about paid and volunteer recruitment opportunities.
Gloucestershire Constabulary also works with other organisations (partners) such as local councils, support groups and charities, sharing expertise and making the best use of resources to help beat crime, make the county a safer place within which to live, visit and work and keep the people of Gloucestershire safe from harm.