PCCs to bid for £12m funding to support the victims of serious crime

Victims are to get access to vital support thanks to a new £12m fund announced by victims’ minister Damian Green on 25 February.

From October 2014, Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will be responsible for commissioning further specialist services for victims of the most serious crimes, including domestic violence and sexual violence, and support for the most vulnerable on our society. PCCs are to bid for a share of the fund on top of their yearly budget for 2014/15. The fund is due to open for bids shortly, with PCCs receiving funding as soon as possible.