Crime and Disorder

Ministry of Justice Consultation – Transforming the response to domestic abuse

This consultation seeks to address domestic abuse at every stage from prevention through to rehabilitation. It references the connections and provisions of cross-sector agencies and departments and reinforces the Government’s aim to make domestic abuse everyone’s business. Ministry of Justice

Civil Society Strategy Consultation: Save the Petunias!





"Curiously enough, the only thing that went through the mind of the bowl of petunias as it fell was “Oh no, not again”.

Many people have speculated that if we knew exactly why the bowl of petunias had thought that we would know a lot more about the nature of the Universe than we do now."

Have your say - Preventing Hateful Extremism and Promoting Social Cohesion Commission

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has established an independent Commission to explore how Greater Manchester’s public services, businesses and communities can collectively promote social cohesion and tackle hateful extremism. More information about the Commission, including the Commissioners, can be found at: www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/GMcohesion.

On the Out are raising £200 to support men and women towards a new and positive life as they leave prison

On the Out is a project made up of men and women who have experienced life in prison. On the Out knows the barriers faced upon leaving prison because they have `been there`. This helps them to connect to people who need help upon release. On the Out know that the first day of release can be overwhelming. And that coming out with nowhere to stay can make the difference between a new life, and ending up back inside.

Manchester Metropolitan University research into Male survivors of honour-based violence and/or forced marriages

This research project working with male survivors of honour-based violence and/or forced marriages is in collaboration with the Derbyshire Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Service (DDVSAS) and Nottinghamshire Community Housing Association (NCHA). Manchester Metropolitan University

Have your say - the future of policing and community safety

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester is currently developing a new police and crime plan which will set the strategic direction for the police and other organisations with responsibilities for keeping communities safe. The name of the draft plan is ‘Standing Together: A Plan for police, community safety, criminal justice services and citizens in Greater Manchester’ which reflects the range of people and organisations working together to keep us safe.

Break The Silence – Breaking down barriers to referral

Yaran and Survivors are currently working together to offer support to BAME male survivors of sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation. Break the silence

They provide 1:1 confidential IAPT compliant counselling and psychotherapy to help men over the age of 18 to work through difficult, personal and sometimes painful issues. They assist them beyond the trauma and through their own unique healing process.

Trapped Campaign – The criminal exploitation of children and adults

Police, local authorities, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, young people and an MP have launched a campaign to stop criminal gangs from grooming children and vulnerable adults to commit crime.

The campaign, known as ‘Trapped’, aims to raise awareness of criminals who are grooming and exploiting children and young adults to commit crime on their behalf.
Offenders take victims from urban areas to the countryside or coastal areas to sell drugs. Sometimes victims are trafficked closer to home, and are moved around Greater Manchester.