🔦Spotlight on support services
Commissioner Grunshaw brought together specialist support services this week to facilitate networking and shine a light on the wide range of excellent support providers working across Lancashire 👇 https://t.co/JZ2Qj652ZP
✍️Seized criminal cash set to reduce reoffending and prevent crime 👮
The Commissioner is set to support projects working to address the root causes of reoffending across Lancashire, utilising money taken from criminals, reinvested back into the community.
https://t.co/kwjWlxfJQ5
The Clewer Initiative is working to prevent modern slavery, raise awareness and education, and develop community support responses for survivors.
We are 100% reliant on grants from trusts and the generosity of individuals.
To find out more, visit https://t.co/cA0m0qUt3J
Arrests continue to soar as part of Op Centurion✅
Cracking down on anti-social behaviour continues to be a priority for Lancashire Police with over 2⃣,2⃣6⃣4⃣ arrests for a variety of offences in the past twelve months – up almost 1⃣6⃣ per cent on the previous year.📈
👮Commissioner hosts money laundering roundtable to tackle criminal gangs💷
A multi-agency event brought together regional partners to strengthen efforts against organised crime and money laundering – ensuring crime doesn’t pay for organised gangs.
https://t.co/yD4VIv9Qdf
Commissioner Grunshaw has brought together leaders from across Lancashire to respond to the powerful voices of nearly 5,000 women and girls who shared their experiences in a recent safety survey. Learn more - https://t.co/BdTegPqEnT
Today is Anti Slavery Day and we are out in Oldham in the Freedom Bus with colleagues from the Manchester Partnership talking about the issues of modern slavery. Come and have a chat @LancsPCC@LancsPolice@theclewer@MedailleTrust @CausewayCharity @MSHelpline
With great support from Clive Grunshaw (Lancs PCC)and his team we are now launching our new website 🎉. Keep an eye on it as we build the content. Another great tool to help raise awareness of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.
https://t.co/bZ7R2Xox6Y
Around 120 delegates took part in the roundtable event held at Preston North End, from across public services, voluntary organisations and wider to help coordinate Lancashire’s response to modern slavery.
🔗 read more - https://t.co/VFFeIQVqyQ
@LancsPCC@theclewer@LancsPolice
Modern slavery and homelessness are deeply connected.
We are grateful to Júlia Tomás, the Human Trafficking Policy and Research Manager at @PassageCharity for her insight into prevention strategies and the importance of early intervention.
#ModernSlavery#Prevention#WeSeeYou
I am excited to be part of this important conference. Magistrates play such a key role in society and it fantastic to see the issues of victims being central to this year’s event. Thanks for inviting me to join you.
At our annual #conference on 22 November in Lancaster, we’ll discuss our our theme: victims, and the extent to which our courts support them, and be joined by a fascinating lineup of speakers, including:
⏺️The Lady Chief Justice, Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill
⏺️@sarahsackman, Courts Minister ⏺️@VeraBaird, former Victims' Commissioner ⏺️Katie Kempen, CEO of @VictimSupport
⏺️Alexia Fetherstonhaugh JP, National Leadership Magistrate
⏺️Johanna Robinson, Wales National Advisor on Violence Against Women
⏺️Sion Hall, Chair, @PLASPsupport
Click here to find out more and book your spot: https://t.co/wEdHPpgrwz
Today, MPs in the House of Commons will be meeting to debate on the 10 Year Anniversary of the Modern Slavery Act.
This vital piece of legislation cemented the UK as a world leader in the fight against modern slavery when it was introduced back in 2015.
✝️ Check out our new resource for #Lent2025
✒️ It includes six animated poems, telling the story of victims of #ModernSlavery in the UK
👄 Each one has been voiced by an actor to bring the story to life!
Visit https://t.co/vXpp0R1gv7 to find out more!
@PLASPsupport
On this day let us remember St Bakhita, a victim of slavery whose deliverance from the bonds of captivity continues to be a source of inspiration. Sadly there are still many thousands of people caught in the grip of this cruel enterprise.@theclewer@MedailleTrust@LancsPolice