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The Victim Care Service awarded Community funding by Bluestar

The Victim Care Service has received funding through Bluestar’s Community Fund for a new smart tablet. The new smart tablet will be used when attending events and when out in the local […]

When does bullying become a hate crime?

Being bullied can be a frightening, upsetting and traumatic experience. Some forms of bullying that can be reported as a crime can be; violence or assault, theft, harassment or intimidation over a [...]

Hate Crime Awareness Week

Hate Crime Awareness Week , took place between  the 9th and 16th October 2021. The Victim Care Service took part in events and awareness sessions with various partners across Hampshire including the [...]

Victim Care Service attends Pride events

We were proud to be part of both Southampton Pride, on 28th August and Eastleigh Pride on the 4th September 2021. Southampton Pride, located outside The Guildhall, included a colourful parade through [...]

Victim Care Service Video Animations

Watch our short animated videos below to find out more about our service. An overview of the Victim Care Service and the support we can provide. Did you know the crime does [...]

Hate Crime and Engagement Co-ordinator starts at The Victim Care Service

We are pleased to introduce and welcome to our team, Helal, our Hate Crime and Engagement Co-ordinator. We asked Helal a few questions in order to get to know him better as [...]

Get to know our Children and Young People Team

Get to know the team behind the Victim Care Service a little better. Our Children and Young People Caseworkers have kindly answered a few questions for us. If you have been affected [...]

Mental Health Awareness Week 2021

Mental Health Awareness Week. This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 is nature; many of us have found ways to connect with nature during lockdown over the last year and [...]

Unmasking Stalking: Stalking Awareness Week 2021

National Stalking Awareness Week this year is focusing on how lockdown restrictions and the pandemic over the last year has affected stalking victims. This year’s theme highlights changes in perpetrator behaviour since […]

Children’s Mental Health Week

We recognise the impact that the pandemic and the current situation is having on children’s wellbeing and mental health, which is why last week we supported the campaign by Place2be to raise […]