A researcher at Nottingham Trent University is exploring people’s decisions to access support when they’ve had nude or sexual images shared of them without their consent. If you’ve experienced this and want to help, complete the online survey: tinyurl.com/2duaepu5

The Police have a new app where the public can report crimes and access victim support. the app is available on iOS and android. visit: police.uk/pu/notices/202… and available on the app store. #policeapp #reportingcrimes #accessingsupport

Romance fraud is now recognised as a crime. One of our lovely clients has been in the paper this week talking about how the scam affected her and the support she has received from Beacon. #romancefraud #victimofcrime #hertsvictimsupport @dailymirror

As the financial year-end nears, the risk of phishing and tax scams increases.

Use Check Your Cyber Security, the UK Government's free and quick tool that instantly spots IT vulnerabilities in your systems.

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🚨 Email and social media account hacking is the most commonly reported cyber-dependent crime in the UK. Want to keep the hackers out? 🔐

✅ Email and social media passwords should be strong & unique.
✅ Enable 2-step verification (2SV).

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Team work makes the dream work! Learning how we can support deaf people who become victims of crime and domestic violence, and making new friends! Thank you for a great session @signhealth #deafawareness #domesticviolence #deafherts

All the team together learning about how to protect vulnerable people in Herts - Safeguarding is an important part of our work and as you can see we take training very seriously. Delivered by @catch22charity Graham Vagg - a great day! #safeguardingherts #victimservices

We are at Herts Uni today! Giving students who have been victims of crime advice and support. Come and say 'hello!' #hertsuni #hertsstudents #beaconinherts

'Wishing everyone a blessed start to Ramadan! 🌙 May this holy month bring you peace, reflection, and spiritual growth. Ramadan Mubarak to all! 🌟🤲🏼 #Ramadan

'Happy International Women's Day to all the incredible women around the world! 🌸 Today, we celebrate your strength, resilience, and achievements. Here's to the inspiring women who make a difference every day! 💪🏼✨ #InternationalWomensDay

Tomorrow at Borehamwood Library! Just drop in to find out about how to stay safe online. Our Beacon Support workers will be there to give advice and support to victims of fraud. see you there! #beaconvictimcare #fraudprevention #stopscams

We work closely with #hertsuni supporting their students who have been victims of crime. Our support workers run a drop in service where students can get free of charge advice and support. Upcoming dates: 12th March and 27th March #hertsstudents

Want to become more Cyber aware, understand different types of scams, and how to protect yourself? Please come along to out Cyber event to talk to our professionals! #cybersecurity #cyberaware #borehamwoodlibrary

🏳️‍🌈✨ Virginia Woolf #LGBThistory 📚🌈
In celebration of #LGBTHistoryMonth we pay tribute to Virginia Woolf - a brilliant mind whose words transcended time and norms. 🏳️‍🌈🖋️ Woolf's exploration of identity and fluidity in her works continues to inspire. 🌟📖 #VirginiaWoolf

✊✨ Celebrating World Day of Social Justice! 🌐🤝
let's unite in the pursuit of equality, fairness, and justice for all. 🌍✨we can create positive change, break down barriers, and foster a world where everyone is treated with dignity and compassion💙🌈 #WorldDayOfSocialJustice

🌟 Join us in raising awareness during Sexual Violence Week! Let's stand together to break the silence, challenge harmful norms, and support survivors #SexualViolenceAwareness #BreakTheSilence #SupportSurvivors #EndSexualViolence '

More than 200 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation; this year, nearly 4.4 million girls will be at risk. Beacon Victim Care stands in support of ending this harmful practice.

#hervoicematters
#endFGM

🏳️‍🌈✨ #LGBTHistoryMonth 📖🌈

Oscar Wilde - a literary genius, playwright, and unapologetic queer icon. 🏳️‍🌈✒️ His wit, charm, and fearlessness challenged societal norms, leaving an indelible mark on the world of literature. 🌟📚 #OscarWilde #LGBTQ + #LiteraryIcon #PrideInHistory

🎗️🌍 Fighting, Inspiring, and Uniting on #WorldCancerDay ! 🤝💙

On this day of solidarity, let's come together to raise awareness, support those fighting, and honour the survivors. 💪🎗️. 🌐💙 #WorldCancerDay #CancerAwareness

🌍✨ World Hijab Day! ✨🧕‍♀️
#WorldHijabDay , 🌈 Whether you wear it or not, let's stand together in solidarity, fostering understanding and respect to promote a world where everyone can express their identity with pride! 💖🤝 #UnityInDiversity #WorldHijabDay 2024