‘Massive Under-Reporting’ of Women Telling Avon and Somerset Police About Violent Attacks

‘Massive under-reporting’ of women telling Avon and Somerset Police about violent attacks

But there are signs that reporting of violence against women and girls is now increasing

Giving evidence at the Home Affairs Committee: Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls – OPCC for Avon and Somerset

This week, I was asked to present evidence to the Home Affairs Committee’s Inquiry into Funding for Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls. I gave evidence both as the Association for Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) national Victims’ Lead and in my role as a commissioner of specialist support and prevention services in Avon and Somerset. This was an opportunity for me to bring the concerns of the residents of Avon and Somerset to the Go…