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Packs for domestic abuse victims delivered by Bedfordshire's PCC

Funding from the Ministry of Justice has allowed Bedfordshire's OPCC to pay for kits containing items that could help a victim of domestic abuse who is fleeing their home.

Emergency Support Bag

Date - 17th February 2021
By - Chloe Livadeas

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Emergency Support Bags include sim cards to make calls, clothing, food vouchers and a wifi-enabled tablet to access 24hr support from partners. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire, Kathryn Holloway, has announced that the charity she...

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