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Victims First Northumbria lead the way for Restorative Justice
https://victimsfirstnorthumbria.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lumen5-video-1.mp4 This week Victims First Northumbria (VFN) will be supporting International Restorative Justice Week to highlight its role in helping victims recover from their experience of crime. As part of the work they carry out, VFN and a victim, Joan (not her real name), wanted to share Joan’s story to show the benefits the... Read more Fundraising for Victims First Northumbria
In the last few months we have been so grateful to have had many people getting in touch to ask how they can raise money for our service to help us provide the best support possible to victims of crime. We have had hikes, bike rides, Great North Run entries, someone even requested money for... Read moreVictims First Northumbria launch their Enhanced Service Model
https://victimsfirstnorthumbria.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lumen5-video.mp4 On the 5th November 2018, VFN were excited to announce the launch of their Enhanced Service. This will mean that victims and witnesses who are vulnerable, intimidated and persistently targeted will receive even greater support. This will include : *First contact within 48 hours and then fortnightly contact with the victim as agreed with... Read more A visit from HRH Princess Anne
Yesterday we were honoured to receive HRH Princess Anne to our offices at Victims First Northumbria to present our Restorative Services Quality Mark award and unveil a commemorative plaque for the service, recognising our work supporting victims of crime across the region. Ruth Parker our CEO had this to say : "Victims First Northumbria Chief... Read more A word from our first Victims First GNR Runner
One of our volunteers Andrew, ran the Great North Run the Sunday before last and raised a fantastic £220 for the charity. He was our first GNR runner and we were delighted that he chose us as his cause to focus his money raising efforts on, given the many worthy causes out there. Massive well... Read more