West Yorkshire Victims Referral, Assessment and Local Support Services

Description

Supporting victims, survivors, witnesses, and those harmed by crime is at the heart of this Police and Crime Plan, helping people to get justice. The Mayor will continue to commission the most appropriate services that victims and witnesses need, building on the excellent work already being undertaken around priorities. Victim Referral and Assessment services, embracing the concept of: One point of local contact for all individuals affected by crime, offering Integrated, specialist; information, care and support pathways to tailored interventions and a range of assessment and support services for adults and young people. Coordination and simplification of access for victims to wider healthcare, social care, and criminal justice processes to holistically improve individual health and well-being, as well as criminal justice outcomes.