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Providing free emotional & practical support to victims & witnesses of crime in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire. Managed by @TV_PCC. ☎️ 0300 1234 148

 Thames Valley, UK
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Experiencing a hate crime can make you feel upset, confused, angry, anxious or unsafe. Victims First can: ✅ Help you feel heard and understood ✅ Provide emotional and practical support ✅ Enable you to report the incident without going directly to the police first
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We’re a month into the new school year and you’ve noticed a shift in your young person’s behaviour, that they’re hanging out with a new group and are out of the house more at night. These could be typical teenage changes. Or signs of knife carrying. Other signs include👇
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With a second tranche of offenders being released under the Sentencing Act 2026 today, we wanted to remind victims where they go to for support if they need it. For more information, and support, visit our website👉 shorturl.at/BPjXR
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Today marks the start of National Hate Crime Awareness Week Hate can occur online and offline and can include threats, intimidation, damage to a victims’ property and physical attacks If you have been a victim of hate crime, Victims First can offer support #NationalHCAW
Graphic reads What is a hate crime? A purple speech bubble contains the text "A hate crime is any criminal offence that is motivated by hostility or prejudice towards another person's identity or perceived identity" The Victims First logo is in the bottom right-hand corner.

ALT Graphic reads What is a hate crime? A purple speech bubble contains the text "A hate crime is any criminal offence that is motivated by hostility or prejudice towards another person's identity or perceived identity" The Victims First logo is in the bottom right-hand corner.

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Today is World Mental Health Day 💚 Experiencing any kind of crime can be emotional and difficult so it is important for victims to look after their mental health in the aftermath. If you are struggling to move forward following a crime, Victims First is here to help.
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The early release of offenders under the Sentencing Act 2026 starts today. We understand this may be concerning for victims and want people to know where to get support if they need it. For more information, and support, visit our website👉 shorturl.at/BPjXR
Graphic reads "Important information for people affected by the early release of offenders" in a purple speech bubble. The Victims First logo is in the bottom left-hand corner.

ALT Graphic reads "Important information for people affected by the early release of offenders" in a purple speech bubble. The Victims First logo is in the bottom left-hand corner.

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Crown Courts in England & Wales will have at least one courtroom set up specifically to hear rape & serious sexual offence cases over the next two years & from next month, trials for rape & serious sexual offences will be given a fixed date rather than placed on floating lists
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📌 We’re hiring 📌 We’re looking for an empathetic and experienced communicator to join our team and help us support victims and witnesses of crime across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes Find out more👉 victims-first.org.uk/get-inv…
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💬 Unsure how to ask for consent? It can be as simple as: 👍 “Can I {insert activity} you?” 👍 “Are you okay with this?” 👍 “Does this feel good?” 👍 “Do you want to try {insert activity}?” 👍 “Do you want me to stop?” Consent ensures everyone involved feels safe and respected
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💫 We’re hiring 💫 We're looking for a computer-literate problem solver to join our team as a Data Quality Administrator 🖥️🔎 To find out more, and to apply, click the link below👇 ⏰ Application deadline is Sunday 27 September shorturl.at/ARYMO
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Today is Emergency Services Day and an opportunity to recognise and thank those working across all our blue light services for their selfless dedication to keeping us safe and helping those in need 24 hours a day, 365 days a year 🚔🚒🚑🚁 @ThamesVP @999Day
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🍎🏫💬 With schools starting back this week, here are some conversations about safety to have with your teen: ✅ Healthy relationships & consent ✅ Online harms ✅ Peer pressure ✅ Situational awareness You should also make a list of trusted adults your teen could talk to
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ALT Group of five school students (2 boys and 3 girls) in navy blue uniform walking to school. All have rucksacks on their bags and two are carrying folders.

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☀️ ☔️🥩 Hosting a BBQ this bank holiday Monday? Don’t invite burglars to the party. Always keep the windows and doors at the front of your house locked while you’re out back. Opportunistic thieves target homes when people are distracted in their gardens.
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This bank holiday weekend don’t be a spiker   Adding extra alcohol to an alcoholic drink or putting alcohol into a non-alcoholic drink is a form of spiking You may think your actions are harmless, but spiking is dangerous and illegal @StampOutSpiking
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Before you head out this bank holiday weekend, look around your garden Items left out could be used by burglars to gain entry to your home 🔨 Garden tools 🪴 Heavy plant pots & garden ornaments 🪜 Ladders & bins 🔓 Unsecured property Don't leave burglars the tools they need
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Today marks the UK’s first National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism; an opportunity to honour and remember those lost to terrorism and recognise the impact of terrorism on survivors, bereaved families, first responders and affected communities
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Knife amnesty bins are secure, designated drop-off points where anyone can safely and anonymously dispose of dangerous or illegal knives and blades @thamesvp have knife amnesty bins located at police stations and community venues across Thames Valley👇 shorturl.at/FC4Ki
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💕Met someone new online? Criminals use dating apps to commit romance fraud Remember to PAUSE - it might just protect both your heart and money👇 P: Pay nothing A: Avoid sharing personal information U: Use reverse image search S: Stay on the dating website or app E: Excuses
Image reads: "Met someone new online? Criminals use dating apps to commit romance fraud. Remember to PAUSE - it might just protect both your heart and money. P: Pay nothing A: Avoid sharing personal information U: Use reverse image search S: Stay on the dating website or app E: Excuses - if the person you are talking to makes excuses to avoid video chat or meeting in person, they’re likely not who they say they are" The words are on a red background covered with pink and red hearts. The Victims First logo is in the bottom left-hand corner.

ALT Image reads: "Met someone new online? Criminals use dating apps to commit romance fraud. Remember to PAUSE - it might just protect both your heart and money. P: Pay nothing A: Avoid sharing personal information U: Use reverse image search S: Stay on the dating website or app E: Excuses - if the person you are talking to makes excuses to avoid video chat or meeting in person, they’re likely not who they say they are" The words are on a red background covered with pink and red hearts. The Victims First logo is in the bottom left-hand corner.

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Congratulations to those receiving their A level or T level results today🎓👏 If you're heading out to celebrate tonight remember👇 👉Never leave your drink unattended 👉Order your own drinks 👉Don’t accept drinks from strangers 👉Use a drink topper 👉Avoid punch bowls
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ALT Two female students celebrating their exam results in a school corridor. Other students are also receiving their results in the background.

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Today is International Youth Day Victims First has a dedicated service supporting children and young people aged 5-18 years old who have been affected by any crime delivered by @safesupportyp For more information or to make a referral, call Victims First on 0300 1234 148 📞
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ALT Female child with arm on a window sill. Child is slightly faded out. A old teddy also sits on the window sill.

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