Wiltshire crime victims asked to share their experiences with PCC
Philip Wilkinson wants to hear from people, even if incidents weren't reported
Victims of crimes in Wiltshire are being encouraged to share their experiences with the county's Police and Crime Commissioner.
Philip Wilkinson's holding a survey designed to learn more about which victim support services are working, and the barriers stopping people coming forward.
He wants to hear from people, anonymously, about the reporting process and the help they were given, and even from those who didn't actually report the incident to police.
It's hoped the answers will help to improve the victim journey and increase confidence in reporting and accessing support.
Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire, Philip Wilkinson said:
“I continue to be concerned about the under-reporting of crime and the lasting impacts and risks this can have for victims and survivors.
“The reasons for victims not reporting what has happened to them can be complex and by understanding these better we can make services easier for victims to access and ensure they receive the support they need.”
The survey is available through the Police and Crime Commissioner’s website |newtab)and will be open indefinitely.
Victims of crime don't need to report to police to access support and can access help no matter how long ago a crime occurred.