
Big increase in victims of trafficking and human slavery
The National Referral Mechanism end of year summary shows that in 2017, 5145 potential victims were referred into the system, up from 3804 in 2016.
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The National Referral Mechanism end of year summary shows that in 2017, 5145 potential victims were referred into the system, up from 3804 in 2016.

Women’s Aid report shows most survivors of domestic abuse do not report abuse to the police and 60% referrals to refuges are rejected because they are full.

Women’s Aid report shows most survivors of domestic abuse do not report abuse to the police and 60% referrals to refuges are rejected because they are full.

Revolving Doors Agency spotlights emerging good practice on tackling Violence Against Women and Girls commissioned by Police and Crime Commissioners.

Europol estimates 3-4% of the £100bn in illicit proceeds in Europe are laundered through cryptocurrencies – and the proportion is growing rapidly.

Most police services now use drones and for an ever growing list of reasons: tracking suspects, gathering evidence, counter-terrorism

West Yorkshire Police trial handheld scanners which allow them to identify people in less than a minute with potential massive efficiency boost.

Police Foundation report reveals just how police services investigate young people texting sexual images to each other and the legal muddle which ensues.

Revolving Doors Agency & Transition 2 Adulthood Alliance spotlight innovative practice with young adult offenders driven and led by Police and Crime Commissioners.

2nd report in 2-year Howard League campaign finds that police approach can be effective in preventing the criminalisation of children in residential care.

Revolving Doors Agency has analysed all the current Police and Crime plans to shed a light on priority issues.

Rob Allen’s new report for Transform Justice finds it mystifying that we are prosecuting more people for minor offences in a time of austerity.