This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, share this Tweet so someone you care about knows they're not alone. There's always someone at the other end of the phone who's waiting for their call. #MHAW #SpeakToMind

Need another top tip? Worried about your or someone else's behaviour in a relationship? Recognise that you could do with some support to change? Find out more about The Bridge Project One YMCA #BridgeProject #DomesticAbuseSupport #bedfordshire

We issued a tweet yesterday that we’ve since removed, as we don’t want to detract from the good work of Mental Health Awareness Week. Thanks to those of you that raised concerns. We regret any offence that it may have caused.

Does it ever feel that no-one cares whether you are here, whether you are hurting? They do, we promise you. If you’ve been affected by crime we're here to listen and help 24/7 on 0808 168 9111. #day3 #MHAW22 #MentalHealthMatters #ItsOkNotToBeOk #Wellbeing #HereForYou

Mental Health Week: Police and other emergency personnel are NOT machines. Their stress, fears, tears, and even suicides (2 per month on average) should remind us that there is a human being under the uniform. If you see what they see then you'd cry too! 💔

#Newsnight's been investigating sexual misconduct in the police since the murder of Sarah Everard Victims' Commissioner for England & Wales Vera Baird says she's seen no change in policing since her death "The police culture is not going to deal with this on its own, it’s going to have to be made to do so"

Commissioner on BBC The View last night “whatever is proposed has to have v&s front and centre - this does not.” Alongside Anna Bryson who expects proposals as they stand to be subject to a raft of legal challenges.

We are calling for bold action to #EndChildSexualAbuse. We demand: 🛡️ Prevention ❤️‍🩹 Healing ⚖️ Justice Join the #BraveMovement today.

New @CPSuk guidance is set to reduce protection and rights to privacy for survivors of rape and sexual violence. It doesn't have to be this way - Australia has had protections since 1997. We must use the Victims' Law to legislate for change. 📻 I spoke to BBC Woman's Hour 👇

The government’s draft Victims' Bill sets out some important reforms which hold promise. But the Bill as it stands is not sufficient and falls short in key areas. I look forward to setting out my views to Justice Committee in June. 📰My full statement 👇 victimscommissioner.org.uk/news/victims-b…

You feel forced to sign away everything, otherwise there is the fear that the case will be dropped. It's simply outrageous - no other crime treats the victim as a suspect. BBC News - Rape victims should not be treated as suspects, says data watchdog bbc.co.uk/news/uk-616400…

🧵 A message to all survivors - we believe you. Myths about rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse and other forms of sexual violence hold a lot of power in our society. (1/5)

"It's rare to escape a maze on the first attempt. And when we are stuck in a maze; we can't escape by following the same path that got us lost." source: Matt Haig If you are stuck somewhere. Don't give up; maybe all you need to do is try a new path? #ThursdayThoughts

Thank you to everyone we’ve already seen this #PlatinumJubilee weekend, it’s been wonderful to see so many people joining the celebrations! If you have any great 📸 of what you’ve been up to, we’d love to see them! 👇

There is no excuse for #domesticabuse. You don’t deserve it and it’s not your fault. You can call our free 24/7 Supportline 08 08 16 89 111 or start a live chat. In an emergency always call 999. #saturdaysupport #domesticabusesupport #bedfordshire

‘Disempowerment’ means taking away power from an individual leaving them feeling helpless, without control over their lives & less likely to succeed. Get help to end or escape your unhealthy relationship. #DomesticAbuse #saturdaysupport Victim Support @bedsdv @BedfordshireVCS

Our #ThursdayThought is for all those victims of domestic abuse who can now be spared being cross-examined by their alleged abusers in family and civil courts. The change is part of the government’s landmark Domestic Abuse Act (2021). gov.uk/government/new…

🌈Supporting LGBT victims of crime🌈 Assistant PCC Dr Tom McNeil met with LGBT+ Sparkle social group wolvehampton in Wolverhampton to discuss a range of issues, alongside West Midlands Police and Remedi

“When a victim takes the brave step of reporting ... it is vitally important that they feel supported, believed and that something is being done about it.” Not my words, but those of the gov't rape review. Frustrating that victims are still being let down.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/j…

Another #TopTipTuesday! Here's one of our favourites....Our rule of THUMB for anyone affected by an #unhealthyrelationship or #domesticabuse. #domesticabusesupport #domesticabuse #coercivecontrol #ruleofTHUMB #bedfordshire #support #youarenotalone #toptiptuesday