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funding and how it is used

 police and crime commissioners receive around £68 million per year to commission and deliver local support services for victims of crime (including £4.7 million for victims of child sexual abuse). Victim and witness funding awards - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)  : government funded website, published in 2019  support provided by NCA (national crime agency): -when investigating an alleged crime, victims will be assigned a Witness Care Officer, whos role is to make sure the victims needs are considered and they are kept informed about important developments in the investigation -information about the investigation in clear and simple language -care and support based on an individual assessment of your needs -protection measures if the victim or family are under threat Supporting victims and survivors - National Crime Agency  : 

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  how is the police system criticised for its support of victims? -treatment of victims of stalking: current situation of Gracie's Law, not taken seriously by police -how much funding goes into support for victims -treatment of victims of grooming/sexual assault: grooming in Rotherham and how it was handled by the police, Three Girls documentary  -are the police the right people to deal with support for victims? -does institutional racism affect how the police may treat victims? -victims feeling failed by police, crimes going unreported as victims don't feel supported -how the police are advised to support victims -"victims strategy" by government, is it suitable for all victims?  assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/sys… -aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster, how were victims treated/supported, was justice served? -victims code