384 Domestic Violence Incidents Reported During the 2026 World Cup
Last Updated: 24 July 2026 I Reading Time: Approx. 3 minutes The excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was overshadowed by a concerning... View Article
Tag Archive: Victim support
Signpost a Criminal Injury Compensation Claim: Supporting Survivors Through Expert Legal Representation
Summary Victims of violent crime may be entitled to compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), but many people... View Article
Injury Awareness Week 2026: Why Supporting Injury Victims Matters
Summary Injury Awareness Week 2026 runs from 22 to 26 June 2026 and highlights the impact that injuries caused by... View Article
Knife crime in schools: When the unthinkable happens, support is available
The shocking rise in knife possession in schools, with children as young as seven caught carrying blades, is a stark... View Article
1.5 Million violent crimes, but only 43,000 CICA claims. What’s going wrong?
Each year, the UK sees more than 1.5 million violent crimes. But fewer than 43,000 people apply to the Criminal... View Article
Baroness Casey’s Audit on Child Grooming Gangs Highlights Crucial Flaws in CICA Processes
A landmark report by Baroness Casey, released on 16 June 2025, has shone a powerful spotlight on the deeply entrenched... View Article
Raising Awareness During Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2025: A Crucial Conversation
Each year, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week provides a vital opportunity to raise awareness about the realities faced... View Article
Top 10 tips for proving a claim for a slip on ice
Slipping on ice can lead to painful injuries and unexpected challenges, especially if the accident could have been prevented. At... View Article
New Budget 2024 and victims of crime
The 2024 UK Autumn Budget includes several initiatives that impact support for victims of crime, although no new direct funding... View Article
Challenging a Criminal Injuries Compensation decision
When victims of crime apply for compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS), they may receive an initial award based... View Article