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We’re hiring Analysts & Senior Analysts.

Join a purpose-driven team tackling some of the UK’s biggest challenges in justice, policing & public safety.

Work with complex data, support clients, and drive impact.

Apply by 5pm on 8th May:

https://t.co/AzEwbWpee7

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We are pleased to see the publication of the government's strategy to build a safer society for women and girls.

At Crest, we fully endorses the position that VAWG is a national emergency which requires a robust response.

https://t.co/whAoXaBxC6

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Crest Advisory is calling for:
More research into who’s creating these deepfakes
Better public education on harm & legality
Stronger support for policing and tech companies to tackle deepfake abuse

Full report 👉 https://t.co/te100h4UOa

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🚨 New research by Crest Advisory reveals worrying attitudes towards sexual, non-consensual deepfakes.

Around 1 in 4 people surveyed think it’s acceptable or feel neutral towards viewing, sharing, creating or selling deepfakes — even without consent.

https://t.co/te100h5sDI

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💬 Callyane Desroches, Crest’s Head of Policy & Strategy, said: “We are deeply concerned about a cohort of young men who see no harm in creating or sharing sexual deepfakes without consent,”

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We’re hiring a Senior Communications & External Affairs Officer!

This is a great step up for someone ready to lead on strategic communications in a purpose-driven, expert-led organisation.

Read the full job advert on our website: https://t.co/T8h0Dt1otA

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This is well-aligned with the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee – but will that be enough to improve trust?

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It's great to see our Head of Research Beth Mooney featured in Police Professional, authoring a piece where she asks: will the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee work to improve public trust?

https://t.co/gH1baxQB8I

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We spoke to members of the public to understand what they want to see from neighbourhood policing. We heard a desire for neighbourhood officers who are visible, easy to contact, and are engaged with the local issues and crimes that matter most to communities.

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📢 Read our full report here:

https://t.co/C0quSTzOqX

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Neighbourhood policing has been deprioritised for nearly a decade. Our research with the Dawes Trust shows what needs to happen to make the Government's additional 13,000 officers, PCSOs and Special Constables work to achieve the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee aims.

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The 2019 Police Uplift Programme added 20,000 officers but case outcomes have yet to improve. Our analysis reveals why previous uplifts may have had less impact and how the uplift as part of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee can learn from these lessons.

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The 2019 Police Uplift Programme added 20,000 officers but case outcomes have yet to improve. Our analysis reveals why previous uplifts may have had less impact and how the uplift as part of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee can learn from these lessons.

📢 Read our report here:
https://t.co/fH2ZJicguY

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This is based on statistical analysis of publicly available data related to educational attainment, in-prison harm, and post-release employment.

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We estimate that the Coracle system currently provides an annual monetisable benefit of £35,566,985 (equivalent to £16 returned for every £1 spent) based on the deployment to 96 prisons.