St Asaph: North Wales Victim Help Centre marks 10 years
The centre, delivered by the independent charity Victim Support and funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for North Wales, provides free, confidential, and tailored support for anyone affected by crime, whether or not it has been reported to the police.
Jessica Brookes, area manager for Victim Support Wales, said: "We are thrilled to be celebrating a decade of specialist, tailored support for victims across North Wales, helping them to cope, recover and rebuild their lives after crime.
"Over the last ten years, we have worked closely with the Police and Crime Commissioner, and other local services, to ensure our support is constantly evolving and adapting to meet the needs of local people.
"We look forward to continuing to deliver the best possible support for victims."
The centre offers help to victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, fraud, modern slavery, and exploitation, as well as children and young people.
Support is provided in both English and Welsh, with interpretation services available for other languages.
Over the past decade, the centre has expanded its services to meet changing needs, including supporting families affected by the 2017 Manchester Arena attack.
It also introduced the UK's first dedicated caseworker for victims of modern slavery, and more recently, a specialist caseworker for children and young people.
Andy Dunbobbin, PCC for North Wales, praised the centre's impact and adaptability.
He said: "I am delighted to congratulate the Victim Help Centre in St Asaph on a decade of dedicated service to the people of North Wales.
"It is a provision I am proud to fund on behalf of residents and it is one that previous Police and Crime Commissioners have strongly supported since it began in 2015.
"One of my key priorities as Police and Crime Commissioner is supporting victims, communities and businesses, and wherever I go across North Wales I meet people who have benefited from the advice the centre offers."
Anyone affected by crime can contact the North Wales Victim Help Centre through the Victim Support website or by calling 0300 303 0159.
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