11 Bedfordshire Police – Community Cohesion Team Community Cohesion Champions 4500.00 Community Cohesion Champions is a one of a kind initiative that is led by the Community Cohesion team which aims to involve young people aged 13-15 years old in helping their communities, raising money for local charities and learning about different elements of policing. A Commissioner for all communities Rebuild confidence in police Visible community policing 12 Midshires Search and Rescue Collaborative Training for Bedfordshire Police, Fire & Rescue and Midshires Search & Rescue 2000.00 Joint training to promote collaborations between partner organisations’ when working together in missing person searches and other operations. The multi-agency thrust of this project will enhance the capabilities and efficiency of the local search provision and aims to set an example to the wider search community. Protecting police to protect the public Police being available when we need them most 13 Bedfordshire LSCBs Delivery of Alter Ego’s ‘County Lines’ theatre production to all secondary/upper schools and colleges within Bedfordshire. 26500.00 To raise awareness around child criminal exploitation, specifically the strand of the county lines drug trafficking model that sees vulnerable adults and young people living in regional areas of the UK targeted by organized groups and gangs (that have travelled from more urban city areas) to groom, trick, trap and manipulate them into trafficking drugs and sometimes weapons. Putting victims at the heart of the way we police and prosecute Working with partners to break the cycle of crime and prevent where possible 14 The Violence and Vulnerability Trading Company County Lines and gangs training for front-line practitioners 5000.00 This course is intended to familiarise participants with the basic concepts in the field of gangs, vulnerability and exploitation. It comprises a short presentation, some specific learning resources and a multiple -choice assessment based on several case study scenarios. Putting victims at the heart of the way we police and prosecute Working with partners to break the cycle of crime and prevent where possible
30 Beds Police Cyber Hub Mobile Digital Triage Vehicle 39419.26 To deliver and maintain the highest levels of integrity during the initial seizure of digital exhibits at scenes. To provide early investigative opportunities to positively identify and capture digital evidence, which will enable investigators to maximize opportunities to seek early judicial review, and enhance efforts to maintain the safety of victims and witnesses. Rebuild confidence in police, Protecting police to protect the public 32 Beds Community Watch Schemes Community Volunteer Watch Scheme Development and Sustainability 8000.00 This project is aimed at supporting and developing Bedfordshire’s existing volunteer schemes, including Street Watch, Speed Watch and Horse Watch. Target areas are guided by intelligence and schemes will be tasked to patrol ASB hotspot areas and to carry out Speed checks at risk assessed locations of concern county-wide. I have located areas that have no schemes in place and aim to recruit from the community to assist in raising awareness of community safety. Rebuild confidence in police Working with partners to break the cycle of crime and prevent where possible A fair deal whether you live in the town or country 33 Embrace CVOC Tailored support for young victims of crime in Beds 35250.00 This project will offer emotional/specialist support to young victims of all serious crime, with a focus on girls/young women and a developing specialism in sexual abuse and domestic violence. Emotional support can be one-to-one counselling or Family Focused Therapy to include other family members, delivered in partnership with Relate. Specialist support may be through our trained ISVAs (Independent Sexual Violence Advisers) or in signposting to other, specialist support agencies Putting victims at the heart of the way we police and prosecute Commissioner for all communities
55 King's Arms Project Move-On Housing and Pathways to Employment 30323.00 Providing access to affordable supported accommodation, skills development courses and mentoring for clients through our Move-On Housing project and Pathways to Employment programme. This will empower clients to develop the skills and resources that they need to realise aspirations, break the cycle of offending, reduce exploitation and integrate successfully into the local community. Working with partners to break the cycle of crime and prevent where possible 57 Right Time to Shine Pathways to Shine 42738.00 RTTS is a social enterprise helping reduce crime through practical preventative measures that are easily accessible to young people at risk of becoming involved in street crime or anti-social behaviour. RTTS is our response to meet the growing needs we have already been supporting with individuals (some victims) from deprived areas suffering deeply entrenched social, educational, spiritual and family issues. Central to our success is a led approach to gangs and gang violence. Working with partners to break the cycle of crime and prevent where possible 60 Beds Police Civil orders in relation to individuals that pose a risk of sexual harm to the community 20000.00 Increase number of foreign convicted sex offenders being placed on the UK Sex Offenders register. Increased number of civil applications for Sexual Harm Prevention Orders and Sexual risk Orders to provide more rigorous conditions for those that are already on the sex offenders register and for the those that are not already on the register and pose a risk of sexual harm to the community; Applications to keep concerning offenders on the sex offenders register; These require the Police to make applications through legal services to place people on the Sex Offenders Register and there is a cost involved in doing so. Working with partners to break the cycle of crime and prevent where possible
61 Marie Collins Foundation The Path to Protection 10000.00 The Path to Protection is an evidence based, multi-faceted training and support programme for safeguarding professionals involved in protecting children from online sexual abuse and exploitation. Its aim is to ensure that every professional working with children that are either at risk of, or the victims of online abuse, understands the differential impacts of online abuse on the child victims and their families and is able to respond accordingly to their intervention and recovery needs. Putting victims at the heart of the way we police and prosecute Working with partners to break the cycle of crime and prevent where possible 64 Families First Bedfordshire (and The Hope Programme Partnership) Male Victims of Domestic and Sexual Abuse Programme 25239.00 FfB and THP will work in partnership to provide an integrated service for male victims/survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, in Bedfordshire, aged over 18 years, to cope and recover from the aftermath and longer-term trauma. THP will provide a helpline, assessments, 1-1 counselling and life coaching. FfB will deliver the peer group programme, underpinned by their Safelives accredited ‘Liberty Programme’ and RESPECT UK training. Putting victims at the heart of the way we police and prosecute 67 Anne Frank Trust UK Hate causes harm – working together, promoting respect and community safety. 40000.00 This project will address prejudicial attitudes, which reinforce the anti-social behaviour, hate speech and messaging that are precursors of hate crimes. We will work in schools and communities across Bedfordshire to promote respect and community safety Putting victims at the heart of the way we police and prosecute Working with partners to break the cycle of crime and prevent where possible 70 Stepping Stones (Luton) Change Plus 35000.00 The project will educate perpetrators of domestic abuse, following their first arrest, to increase understanding of what domestic abuse is and its impact, reducing the risk of re-offending. The project will also provide help and support to the victims of these offences through individual support sessions and recovery programmes. Putting victims at the heart of the way we police and prosecute Working with partners to break the cycle of crime and prevent where possible
Mary Seacole Homelessnet Funding rolled over from 2017 / 2018 The project concerns the formation of a network of organisations in the sector of Supported Housing. The network will become the reference point in Bedfordshire for developments in Supported Housing and the clients they serve. The project will establish a common understanding in the management of clients, set benchmarks and standards for organisations in the network and create a space for the gathering, exchange of best practices and development of resources in the field of operation. Working with partners to break the cycle of crime and prevent where possible Nacro Accommodation Services Funding rolled over from 2017 / 2018 Nacro is commissioned by BeNCH CRC to support offenders into suitable and sustainable accommodation and help them to address any finance, benefit and debt issues. Within Bedfordshire we work in conjunction with a number of partners and stakeholders to ensure are adequately housed and supported in order to reduce re-offending. Nacro currently works in HMP Bedford with offenders before their release and across Bedfordshire upon release and with those on community licence. Working with partners to break the cycle of crime and prevent where possible Relate Key skills courses Funding rolled over from previous year The course can include different elements by choice of the partner requires. These include: • Managing Self • Managing Self and others • Managing Stress and dealing with Stress • Managing Time • Managing Change • Taking Charge • Managing Endings Working with partners to break the cycle of crime and prevent where possible