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Victim Support @victimsupport.bsky.social · 1d

If you've been affected by the terror attack on Heaton Park synagogue, we're here for you.

You can use our free 24/7 Supportline or live chat service to speak with one of our specialist supporters, and get the help you need.

Talk to us.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Aug 30

UK anti-slavery commissioner launches investigation into ‘pimping websites’

Eleanor Lyons will interview women who say they have been trafficked into sex work and advertised online The independent anti-slavery commissioner has launched an investigation into so-called pimping websites amid concern at the level of exploitation of trafficked and vulnerable women on those platforms. Eleanor Lyons will interview women who say they have been trafficked into sex work and advertised on adult services websites such as Vivastreet that allow users to browse images and videos of women selling sex in their local area. Continue reading...

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Katie Kempen @katiekempenvs.bsky.social · Aug 28

Really proud of our brilliant team 🎉

SafeLives Charity @safelives.bsky.social · Aug 28

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✨ We want to shout out our colleagues at @victimsupport.bsky.social Rochdale, whose specialist #DomesticAbuse Idva Service have successfully achieved #LeadingLights accreditation.

SafeLives Leading Lights 2025 post with graphic of a firework and text that reads "Congratulations! Victim Support Rochdale".

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Katie Kempen @katiekempenvs.bsky.social · Jul 28

July reading - some stunners in here. All but the Coupland and Kukafa are feminist gems in their own different ways and generations.

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Katy Barrow-Grint @ktbg1.bsky.social · Jul 18

Today at Gloucestershire Constabulary @glos-police.bsky.social we hosted national & local Victim Support colleagues to talk through the work of the force to support victims of crime.
Lovely to see @katiekempenvs.bsky.social & Prof Claire Collins from the national team.

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Katie Kempen @katiekempenvs.bsky.social · Jul 15

I once accidentally sent the boy to school with a Tupperware pot of raw tofu rather than his sandwich. He loved it, though, and ate it.

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Electoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · Jul 10

As part of a new bill, the government is planning to reintroduce the Supplementary Vote system for mayoral and PCC elections.

This is a hugely welcome return, and a change we have been calling for – to put more choice back into the hands of voters.

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Katie Kempen @katiekempenvs.bsky.social · Jun 29

June reading. Jefferson Fisher is accessible and helpful for me. Alarming how many of the issues in Blessin Adams’ book remain for women today, but a decent social history. Coe does a typically impressive job of describing key moments in British history (this time the lettuce). Not a bad pile.

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Katie Kempen @katiekempenvs.bsky.social · Jun 28

This is an interesting blog, thanks for sharing. Victim Support, Rape Crisis, Women’s Aid and IMKAAN have also been clear on our concerns on increased costs and cut funding for support services: www.victimsupport.org.uk/funding-cuts...

Funding cuts put government’s promise to halve violence against women and girls ‘in jeopardy’ - Victim Support

Victim Support Is The Independent Charity For People Affected By Crime. Our Help Is Always Free And Confidential. Free Supportline. 24/7 Support.

www.victimsupport.org.uk

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Rape Crisis England & Wales @rapecrisis.bsky.social · Jun 23

❗ Last week, the government announced that pornography depicting any act of strangulation will be made illegal through the Crime and Policing Bill.

This goes some way in acknowledging the harmful role violent pornography plays in society.

➡️ Read our full comment: bit.ly/3FZPA1x

Strangulation in pornography to be made illegal

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Katie Kempen @katiekempenvs.bsky.social · Jun 21

Solstice record shopping 🌅

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Rights of Women @rightsofwomen.bsky.social · Jun 19

Great to share the #CampaignOfTheYear award at #SMKAwards2025 tonight between our campaign #KeepCounsellingConfidential - a coalition with @evawuk.bsky.social @rapecrisis.bsky.social & Centre for Women’s Justice - and the fantastic #NoBirthBehindBars from Level Up.

Solidarity! #LoveCampaigning

Photo of No Birth Behind Bars and Keep Counselling Confidential campaigners sharing their joint win for Campaign of the Year at the Sheila McKechnie Awards 2025 in London

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Gavin Hales @gmhales.bsky.social · Jun 12

Can anyone point me to any good examples of writing on equality vs equity as they relate to policing, ideally with specific reference to the public sector equality duty in the Equality Act 2010?

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Katie Kempen @katiekempenvs.bsky.social · Jun 3

Out and about with our Deputy Service Directors and our Operations Managers today. Ops Managers are an essential part of delivering high quality services. They have difficult jobs. Our conference is investing in their leadership, resilience and wellbeing.

Katie Kempen @katiekempenvs.bsky.social · May 31

A cracking month for reading. @lucygobag.bsky.social’s powerful writing has truly changed the way I think about the world and was well timed for me. I found Murata’s latest too dark and upsetting. Very much loved Sandwich and The Wedding People though. Both beautiful and hopeful in their own way.

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House of Commons @houseofcommons.parliament.uk · May 20

MPs are now considering the second reading of the Victims and Courts Bill.

Watch the debate ⬇️
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Katie Kempen @katiekempenvs.bsky.social · May 19

Ha! I did one of my A level coursework assignments on that book.

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Katie Kempen @katiekempenvs.bsky.social · May 17

Been waiting to read this since @lucygobag.bsky.social spoke so compellingly to our service supporting those bereaved by murder and manslaughter earlier this year. Not a bad way to spend an hour between parent-taxi responsibilities.

A copy of the book ‘Come What May’ by Lucy Easthope

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Katie Kempen @katiekempenvs.bsky.social · May 3

Kimberly Farr reading Elizabeth Strout and Anne Tyler’s books is just the nicest thing. Have you read ‘The Yellow Kitchen’? There’s a scene there where she’s happy listening to that very thing. Made me smile.

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Katie Kempen @katiekempenvs.bsky.social · May 3

April reads - The Generous Leader had some great ideas. Enjoyed everything else, but no big stand outs.

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Victim Support @victimsupport.bsky.social · Apr 30

We're here to listen with compassion and tailor our support to you.

Our services are #Free, #Independent, and #Confidential. We're dedicated to helping anyone affected by crime and traumatic incidents.

Get in touch, anytime.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat

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Katie Kempen @katiekempenvs.bsky.social · Apr 23

Our amazing HR Business Partner is running London marathon this weekend. Please do take a look and consider sponsoring her for @victimsupport.bsky.social

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Katie Kempen @katiekempenvs.bsky.social · Apr 23

We have recently welcomed a new Chair at @victimsupport.bsky.social. Yvonne Thomas has joined us from The Clink and will be leading our Board through the next few years of Victim Support’s work: www.linkedin.com/posts/victim...

We're delighted to appoint Yvonne Thomas as our new Chair for the board of… | Victim Support | 10 comments

We're delighted to appoint Yvonne Thomas as our new Chair for the board of trustees. Yvonne was formerly Chief Executive of The Clink Charity, which aims to reduce reoffending through volunteerin...

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Galop @galopuk.bsky.social · Apr 16

We know that some days are harder than others, and processing trauma isn't always linear.

No one should ever be made to feel unsafe for being who they are. Remember, everyone deserves to live a life free from abuse and violence 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

If you want to speak to someone, we're here for you.
💻 galop.org.uk

It's ok to take things one day at a time.

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Katie Kempen @katiekempenvs.bsky.social · Apr 14

Well worth a look today and I’ll be reading in full. These recommendations are not what I was instinctively expecting, but looking forward to the insights the report brings. Hoping to see a greater focus on victims’ needs in the full publication.

Rachel Sylvester @rachelsylvester.bsky.social · Apr 14

The final report of @thetimes.com Crime and Justice Commission is published today. This is our ten point plan to transform a broken system

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