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Blackburn College supports Commissioner’s campaign to #NailDomesticAbuse
Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw has visited Blackburn College to meet students and staff supporting his county-wide #NailDomesticAbuse campaign. The initiative offers training for hair, nail, beauty and wellness professionals to help them spot the signs of domestic abuse.
Violence Reduction Network hosts drug and alcohol awareness event to support young people in Accrington
The Lancashire Violence Reduction Network (VRN), overseen by Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, has delivered a specialist drug and alcohol awareness event aimed at supporting young people in Accrington who may be at risk of using illegal drugs and potential exploitation.
Commissioner convenes partners to strengthen taxi safeguarding across Lancashire
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has brought together licensing officers from across the county for the inaugural meeting of Lancashire’s Taxi Working Group, established to share best practice and improve safeguarding in the taxi sector. The meeting follows a countywide survey which highlighted taxi safety as a significant concern for women and girls.
Commissioner welcomes Government’s new road safety strategy aimed at protecting communities
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed the Government’s publication of its new national road safety strategy, confirming major reforms including mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers, a review of drink-drive limits and a minimum learning period for new drivers.
Lancashire residents invited to share views on police funding
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has launched a public survey asking residents for their views on the funding they contribute towards policing and community safety.
Commissioner Leads Drive for Partnership Working During 16 Days of Activism
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, convened an event in Leyland this week to facilitate networking between specialist support services working to tackle domestic abuse, sexual violence, and other issues predominantly affecting women and girls.
Commissioner campaigns to #NailDomesticAbuse across Lancashire
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, with support from Lancashire Constabulary, is launching a new campaign to support victims of domestic abuse and signpost them towards local support services by working with beauty businesses across the county.
Sceptre: Lancashire reports strong results in knife crime week of action
Sceptre, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) week of action focused on tackling knife crime, once again delivered significant results in Lancashire, with thousands of weapons removed from circulation and extensive prevention work carried out across the county.
Men and boys across Lancashire are being urged to #GetTheMessage as part of a new behaviour change campaign to tackle violence against women and girls
A survey, the largest of its kind in the region completed by 4,809 women and girls in Lancashire, found 93% of women said they had to modify their daily behaviour to avoid danger, with 78% saying they feel unsafe in public spaces across the borough.
Powerful Testimony Drives Focus on Anti-Social Behaviour and Serious Violence
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw brought together partners from Lancashire Constabulary, his Violence Reduction Network, local councils, and housing providers to drive the focus on tackling ASB and Serious Violence in the county.