The Official Twitter Account for Beacon, Hertfordshire's Victim Care Centre. We are on Instagram @HertsBeacon. Phone line number: 0300 0115 555 option 3
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Join Hertfordshire Police for a free talk on cyber crime & fraud prevention! 📅 10 Nov, Buntingford Library & 24 Nov, Welwyn Garden City Library, both 11am-12pm. No booking needed - just drop in for expert advice, plus free tea & coffee! ☕ #Hertfordshire #CommunitySupport
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🫂 Being a victim of fraud is never your fault. This #FraudAwarenessDay, remember: Beacon is here to support you if you’ve been affected by fraud.
Join us at Croxley Green Library, Wed 4 Nov, 12–1pm, to learn more. Free event, no booking needed! 💙
#StaySafe #FraudPrevention
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⭐ Fantastic day at @pohweradvocacy’s Shout About It event! Great to connect with so many inspiring Hertfordshire organisations. @thepurpleallstars were a highlight! Excited to keep working together for our communities 💜
#Hertfordshire #CommunitySupport
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💜 Hate Crime Awareness Day, You're invited!💜
📅 Tues 13 Oct, 9:30am–3pm
📍 The Fielder Centre, Hatfield
Hear from guest speakers, learn about hate crime, reporting, and support. Open to all.
Book: CCSU@hertfordshire.gov.uk
#HateCrimeAwarenessWeek #ReportIt #Hertfordshire
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A fantastic day at the Oaklands College Freshers Fair! @oaklandscollege 🌟 We had lots of great conversations about Beacon, the support we offer, and how we help young people access the services they need. Thank you to everyone who came to speak with us! 👋
ALT Two people sitting behind a table with promotional items including pens, stressballs, and bottle caps, with a 'beacon' branded tablecloth.
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🎉 Join @pohweradvocacy's SHOUT ABOUT IT 2026 on 7 Oct, 10am-3pm at The Oval, Stevenage! 🤝 #Support #Community
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🗣️From 1 Oct, prison release changes affect some. If crime impacted you, Beacon offers free, confidential support. 📞0300 011 5555 (Option 3) 💻hertfordshirebeacon.org/ ✉️Info@hertfordshirebeacon.org Read more: GOV.UK
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📢 Join Beacon at PohWER's Shout About It Event 2026! Meet us 7 Oct, 10am-3pm, The Oval Community Centre. #Beacon #Hertfordshire #Stevenage #CommunitySupport #Wellbeing #ShoutAboutIt
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Beacon Victim Care was proud to attend the Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Partners Event at Knebworth, highlighting the support available for children and young people impacted by domestic abuse. 💜 #BeaconVictimCare #SupportingYoungPeople #DomesticAbuseSupport
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Working with vulnerable people? 🤝 Download the Friends Against Scams app for practical training and resources to prevent scams.
linktr.ee/Friends_Against_Sc…
#FriendsAgainstScams #ScamAware #fyp #BeaconCare
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🫂Together, let's build a culture where everyone belongs! We value every voice and create inclusive, safe, and empowering spaces. 💙
#NationalInclusionWeek #BuildTrustNavigateChange #InclusionMatters #VictimSupport #fyp
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Great days at North Hertfordshire College's welcome events @northhertscollege ⭐ We had a stall, met new and returning students, and shared crime prevention tips and items to keep everyone safe 💙 Thanks to all who stopped by!
ALT Our support worker smiling and standing behind a round table covered with promotional items for Beacon
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🌍💛 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day 💛 You are not alone. Your life matters. Reach out for help
📞 Support:
👉 Samaritans – 116 123(free, 24/7)
👉 Herts Mind Network – 020 3727 3600(mon-fri 8am-7pm)
👉 NHS 111 –Urgent help
👉 Emergency – Call 999
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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Collaboration makes communities stronger! Thanks @policenowgraduates for a fantastic Police Now Networking Fair—connecting, learning, and growing together. 💙 #Beacon #PoliceNow #Networking #PartnershipWorking #CommunityConnections #ProfessionalDevelopment 🤝💙
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Want to protect yourself from scams?💪 Download the Friends Against Scams app for tools, training, and support to keep you safe:
linktr.ee/Friends_Against_Sc…
#FriendsAgainstScams #ScamAware #fyp #BeaconCare
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🫂🗣️Waiting for offender release info is tough. Call for support: 📞💙Herts Beacon 0300 011 5555 (Opt 3) 🩷National Domestic Abuse 0808 200 0247 💛Rape/Sexual Abuse 0808 500 2222 💜Stalking 0808 802 0300 💚NSPCC 0808 800 5000 💻
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🫂🗣️Recent sentencing news may worry you. If in the Victim Contact Scheme, you'll be contacted about updates. More info: GOV.UK 💻 Support: Victimandwitnessinformation.…
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Learn to spot scams and stay safe‼️
🫂The Friends Against Scams app offers free, easy training to protect you and others from fraud.
Download now on the App Store and Google Play: linktr.ee/Friends_Against_Sc…
#FriendsAgainstScams #ScamsAware #fyp #BeaconCare
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💜 This Women's Equality Day, we celebrate women's strength and resilience💪💪 and commit to a world free from violence and fear, with the justice they deserve💜🌎
#Women'sEqualityDay2026 #ViolenceAgainstWomen #fyp #BeaconVictimCare #VictimSupport
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Can you spot a scam? 🕵️
Take the quick 5-10 min Scams Quiz in the Friends Against Scams app‼️ Stay ahead of fraud.
✅Download: linktr.ee/Friends_Against_Sc…
#ScamAwareness #FriendsAgainstScams #ScamQuiz #OnlineSafety #ScamEducation #fyp #BeaconVictimCare
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