The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has today announced that Deputy Chief Constable Maggie Blyth has been appointed as the National Police Lead for Violence Against Women and Girls, to coordinate police action across England and Wales.

North Yorkshire Police announced earlier this week it was making changes to their social media, including reducing the number of official force social media accounts to make it easier for our communities to find the latest updates from the force and what is happening in their area. 

The Crown Prosecution Service has released the latest stats regarding violence against woman and girls.

The CPS have released their annual VAWG report, which has shown a decrease in the number of case referrals to the CPS, and a parallel drop in charges and convictions. 

The CPS and police have published the first ever joint honour-based violence/abuse and forced marriage protocol today [14 December 2016], outlining their commitment to the successful investigation and prosecution of these crimes. The protocol recognises the importance of strong partnership working between these two agencies.

25 November is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - White Ribbon

ACPO responds to a plan for a 12-month pilot of domestic violence protection orders in Greater Manchester, West Mercia and Wiltshire