Deputy PCC Andy Pratt MBE and LVS Area Manager Claire Powell
Lancashire service is a lifeline for victims of crime

Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Pratt MBE has heard how Lancashire Victim Services (LVS) provide a lifeline to victims who find themselves in need of support following any type of crime. The service, commissioned by Police...

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Lancashire Victim Services set to support Pride celebrations

Lancashire Victim Services are set to sponsor this year’s Blackpool Pride festival to highlight the support available to members of the LGBT+ community following a crime. Funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden, the...

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“Life changing” Lancashire Victim Services support thousands to move on from crime

Over the past year more than 46,000 referrals have been made to Lancashire Victim Services, the free county wide service commissioned by Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden, providing emotional support, information...

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Sexual violence awareness event highlights support in Lancashire

Services from across Lancashire are coming together to raise awareness of sexual violence and the support available to anyone affected in Lancashire. The event, held at Preston Flag Market on the 9th of November brings together a host...

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Sexual violence service receives prestigious accreditation

Lancashire Victim Services who support victims of rape and sexual abuse across Lancashire have been awarded Lime Culture's Quality Mark for their Independent Sexual Violence Service. The accreditation follows an independent assessment...

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Lancashire Victim Services campaign highlights hate crime support

Launching as part of this year's Hate Crime Awareness Week, the 'Let's spell it out – This. Is. Hate' campaign highlights hate crimes and incidents and raises awareness of how those affected can access help and support from...

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Lancashire Victim Services expands support for victims of sexual violence

This week sees three new case workers joining the Lancashire Victim Services team to expand specialist support for children and young people affected by sexual violence or abuse. Thanks to funding secured by Lancashire's Police and Crime...

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Volunteers are what make a great organisation greater

We would like to say a big thank you to all our victim facing volunteers, your warm smiles, kind words and listening ears have given victims the encouragement needed to reduce the impact that crime has had on their lives. We would also...

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Live chat for crime victims now open 24 hours a day

Lancashire Victim Services' live chat is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to support anyone affected by crime in the county. The chat function, which can be found at www.lancashirevictimservices.org, has proven popular since its...

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Lancashire Victim Services continue to support victims of crime three years on

April marks the third anniversary of Lancashire Victim Services' (LVS) multi-crime hubs. Support continues to be available during the pandemic and LVS are committed to ensuring that help can be accessed by anyone affected by crime in...

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