Cumbria PCC commissions specialist support for male victims

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Cumbria PCC commissions specialist support for male victims

PCC Peter McCall has announced he will fund a male Independent Victims Advocate.

PCC Peter McCall

Date - 15th June 2022
By - Cachella Smith

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The new role will sit within charity Victim Support and provide a specialised service for male victims of all crime, including survivors of sexual violence and/or domestic abuse. Recruitment for the role is currently ongoing and will run as a...

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