Rhonda Lusty of The Men's Advisory Project said that not only can it seem “taboo” or scary for males to seek help when it comes to domestic abuse, but it can be even more difficult for gay men. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-…

An almost 10% drop in reported crime year on year - so interesting to read the detail behind these Police Service NI reports which are carefully prepared by NISRA statisticians each month. bit.ly/4dICYaI

Interested in finding out more about the role of the Commissioner Designate for Victims of Crime? cvocni.org/role-commissio…

Important paper available here, exposure to violence and paramilitarism can have a real impact on mental health on people here. Adopting a trauma-informed approach is key to addressing the persistent impact of paramilitarism on vulnerable people in NI.

Commissioner for Victims of Crime NI Thank you for your support. 🙏 more information for anyone interested in trauma informed approaches at Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland and keep an eye out for research later this year via Queen's University Belfast 🎓 on levels of trauma across NI.

Welcome news that the draft Programme for Government has been agreed and we look forward to reading it in detail. Hoping there will be clear ambition to improve the experience of victims of crime here.

Important reminder that we should all help prevent unnecessary distress to victims by thinking carefully about what we post and share about high profile sexual crime cases. As always free 24 HR confidential support is available from Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline.

Our operators can provide free, confidential information and support to anyone directly or indirectly impacted by sexual abuse and abusive relationships. You will be heard and you will be believed. 📞 0808 802 1414 📧 [email protected] 💬 dsahelpline.org

Giving evidence in court can be stressful and traumatic for some people. Special Measures are provisions that help vulnerable and intimidated witnesses give their best evidence in court. This short animation explains what Special Measures are and who can apply for them.

Positive to hear the issue of sentencing for those convicted of domestic abuse being discussed on TalkBack today, a serious issue that we regularly hear brought up by victims as damaging their confidence in our justice system.

Interested in finding out more about the role of the Commissioner Designate for Victims of Crime? youtube.com/watch?v=y265y_…

Women's Aid statement on the murder Rachel Simpson. For information on support services please visit: womensaidni.org

Incredible courage from Haileigh to come forward and tell her story. We welcome the work being done on strategy to end violence against women and girls, this is an epidemic that requires an all society approach but we especially need improvements in our criminal justice system.

Really positive to see this launched today, a massive step. This will require hard work and ongoing support as well as adequate funding to tackle this enormous problem. We all must do our part to end violence against women and girls.