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Domestic Abuse Innovation: Kent Police’s GoodSAM Initiative
Kent Police has implemented a ground-breaking approach to domestic abuse response by leveraging the Good Sam technology, originally designed for emergency medical assistance, for an alternative and innovative purpose.
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Rising Tide: The Evolution of Gangs in Northumbria
The UK has witnessed a troubling increase in gangs, exhibiting varying degrees of criminal behaviour. Media reports have spotlighted this trend nationwide, and Northumbria is no exception. In this region, urban street gangs have made their presence felt, altering the social and criminal landscape significantly.
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Supporting the Community to Protect Against Fraud
Building Public Resilience against Fraud is the job of the National Trading Standards Scams Team. This case study looks at the work of the team in supporting victims of mass marketing fraud scams.
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Through the Gate: How Starting Offender Management pre-release stops Reoffending
In 2021, the government invested £80 million in substance misuse treatment services as part of their plan to reduce drug related crime and prevent drug related deaths. This case study examines the key factors driving success and failure in stopping reoffending, examples of how to improve offender management, and learnings from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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