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#Stalking is a pattern of unwanted and persistent behaviour that is motivated by an obsession that causes a victim to suffer alarm, distress or a fear of violence. Worried you’re being stalked? Chat to us. 📞 08 08 16 89 111 💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat [Suzy Lamplugh Trust]

#Stalking is a pattern of unwanted and persistent behaviour that is motivated by an obsession that causes a victim to suffer alarm, distress or a fear of violence. 

Worried you’re being stalked? Chat to us.

📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat

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#Cuckooing is when a criminal or gang takes over a vulnerable person’s home by force or intimidation to use it as a base for illegal activities. We’re here to listen. 📞 08 08 16 89 111 💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat

#Cuckooing is when a criminal or gang takes over a vulnerable person’s home by force or intimidation to use it as a base for illegal activities. 

We’re here to listen. 

📞 08 08 16 89 111 
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat
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It's #WorldDayOfSocialJustice and this day aims to raise awareness of the need to build a fairer world. We are constantly striving for a better world where victims of crimes are listened to. If you've experienced crime, we can help. 📞 08 08 16 89 111 💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat

It's #WorldDayOfSocialJustice and this day aims to raise awareness of the need to build a fairer world.

We are constantly striving for a better world where victims of crimes are listened to.

If you've experienced crime, we can help.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat
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#PensionFraud is when scammers convince you to transfer your pension pot, or release funds from it, to them. It can be hard to spot. My Support Space has guides with tips to help you recognise the signs of fraud and move forward from your experience. mysupportspace.org.uk

#PensionFraud is when scammers convince you to transfer your pension pot, or release funds from it, to them.

It can be hard to spot.

My Support Space has guides with tips to help you recognise the signs of fraud and move forward from your experience.

mysupportspace.org.uk
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We always aim to understand and improve the experience of victims and witnesses of crime. Through our research, we stand up for the rights of victims and aim to improve their experiences in the #CriminalJusticeSystem. Read more: victimsupport.org.uk/more-us/policy… #NoVictimLeftBehind

We always aim to understand and improve the experience of victims and witnesses of crime.

Through our research, we stand up for the rights of victims and aim to improve their experiences in the #CriminalJusticeSystem.

Read more: victimsupport.org.uk/more-us/policy…

#NoVictimLeftBehind
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#DomesticAbuse isn’t just physical violence, it can include emotional, sexual or financial abuse as well as controlling behaviours. If you're unsure whether you're being abused, My Support Space has a guide to help you spot the signs. Sign up: mysupportspace.org.uk

#DomesticAbuse isn’t just physical violence, it can include emotional, sexual or financial abuse as well as controlling behaviours.

If you're unsure whether you're being abused, My Support Space has a guide to help you spot the signs.

Sign up: mysupportspace.org.uk
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After an experience of crime, asking for help can be really daunting. Our Supportline and live chat are available 24/7 and you can speak to one of our specialist supporters to get the help you need. Find out more about our services: youtube.com/watch?v=dWL6j9…

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#SpiritualAbuse is when someone uses their religion to shame, control, threaten, scare or hurt someone. It can happen in religious places, such as churches, or in relationships. If you're worried, we're here to talk. 📞08 08 16 89 111 💻victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat

#SpiritualAbuse is when someone uses their religion to shame, control, threaten, scare or hurt someone.

It can happen in religious places, such as churches, or in relationships.

If you're worried, we're here to talk.
📞08 08 16 89 111
💻victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat
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Talking to someone about your experience of crime can seem overwhelming. If you’re not ready, My Support Space has an interactive guide on ‘Talking to others’ to help you communicate your feelings after crime. mysupportspace.org.uk #TalkToUs

Talking to someone about your experience of crime can seem overwhelming. 

If you’re not ready, My Support Space has an interactive guide on ‘Talking to others’ to help you communicate your feelings after crime. 

mysupportspace.org.uk

#TalkToUs
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It can be difficult to know where to start when seeking #MentalHealth support for a friend, family member or a colleague. My Support Space has a guide with information about how to help people who are going through a difficult time. Find out more: mysupportspace.org.uk

It can be difficult to know where to start when seeking #MentalHealth support for a friend, family member or a colleague.

My Support Space has a guide with information about how to help people who are going through a difficult time.

Find out more: mysupportspace.org.uk
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#Stealthing is when someone intentionally removes or damages a condom during sex after agreeing to wear one. It’s #Rape and it’s illegal. If you’ve experienced #Rape or #SexualAssault, we’re here to help. 📞 08 08 16 89 111 💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat

#Stealthing is when someone intentionally removes or damages a condom during sex after agreeing to wear one. It’s #Rape and it’s illegal.

If you’ve experienced #Rape or #SexualAssault, we’re here to help. 

📞 08 08 16 89 111 
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat
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National Insurance (NI) rises due in April pose a threat to charities helping victims of crime. We're urging the government to fund the NI increases. Thanks to @katybourne for boosting our funding to keep vital services in Sussex. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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It’s #ZeroDiscriminationDay and we’re assuring all victims of crime that our services are inclusive. You can call us weeks, months or even years after a crime. 📞08 08 16 89 111 💻victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat

It’s #ZeroDiscriminationDay and we’re assuring all victims of crime that our services are inclusive. You can call us weeks, months or even years after a crime.

📞08 08 16 89 111
💻victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat
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If you're a victim of crime, you can expect certain standards from agencies in the #CriminalJusticeSystem such as the police and courts. Your rights are explained in the #VictimsCode. Learn more: victimandwitnessinformation.org.uk/your-rights/as… Chat to us: 📞 08 08 16 89 111 💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat

If you're a victim of crime, you can expect certain standards from agencies in the #CriminalJusticeSystem such as the police and courts. Your rights are explained in the #VictimsCode.

Learn more:
victimandwitnessinformation.org.uk/your-rights/as…

Chat to us:
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat
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Extreme feelings of #Shame often follow child sexual abuse. The effects can be incredibly upsetting so it's helpful to understand how it can affect you and how to gain control over it. Find out more - sign up to My Support Space: mysupportspace.org.uk #HelpingHands #CEADay25

Extreme feelings of #Shame often follow child sexual abuse.

The effects can be incredibly upsetting so it's helpful to understand how it can affect you and how to gain control over it.

Find out more - sign up to My Support Space: mysupportspace.org.uk

#HelpingHands #CEADay25
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Today is #InternationalDayOfEliminationOf Discrimination. We want to reassure that our services are inclusive to all, regardless of race or ethnicity. We're here if you've experienced or witnessed a crime. 📞 08 08 16 89 111 💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat

Today is #InternationalDayOfEliminationOf
Discrimination.

We want to reassure that our services are inclusive to all, regardless of race or ethnicity.

We're here if you've experienced or witnessed a crime.

📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat
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Booking a holiday? #TakeFive to protect yourself from holiday fraud: 🔍 Research the company you’re booking with. 🔗 Avoid clicking on links from social media, or in emails or messages. 💳 Use a secure payment platform from a trusted retailer. takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/advice/general…

Booking a holiday? #TakeFive to protect yourself from holiday fraud:

🔍 Research the company you’re booking with.
🔗 Avoid clicking on links from social media, or in emails or messages.
💳 Use a secure payment platform from a trusted retailer.

takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/advice/general…
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Have you heard of #Quishing? It's when criminals use fake QR codes to gain our personal information. Find out more about how to keep safe from quishing: ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/qr-c…

Have you heard of #Quishing?

It's when criminals use fake QR codes to gain our personal information.

Find out more about how to keep safe from quishing: ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/qr-c…