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International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

Slavery is a despicable crime that exploits the most vulnerable people in our society and, as unlikely as it may seem, it is still prevalent in our communities today.

Strategy and Performance Board

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent, Jeff Cuthbert, has held his quarterly Strategy and Performance Board where he holds Gwent Police to account for the delivery of...

Black and Asian Covid-19 helpline

The charity Barnardo’s has launched a new support service for Black, Asian and minority ethnic children, young people and their families that have been impacted by Covid-19. 

UK Government to update Victim’s Code

Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent, Jeff Cuthbert, has welcomed the UK Government’s plans to update the Victim’s Code of Practice.

Gwent OPCC awarded Children’s Charter

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent (OPCC) has become the first OPCC in Wales to be awarded the Children and Young People's Participation Standards...

Public services must do more to tackle childhood vulnerability

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent, Jeff Cuthbert, is calling on public services in Wales to develop new ways of preventing and reducing child criminality and...

White Ribbon Day

Today we mark White Ribbon Day where thousands of people across the UK stand up, speak out and say no to violence against women.

Blog: National Safeguarding Week

National Safeguarding Week

Residents urged to take on the Gwent White Ribbon Day...

Residents across Gwent are being encouraged to take on the Gwent White Ribbon Day #149Challenge.

Government funding to support victims of rape, sexual violence...

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent has been allocated £63,729 by the UK Government to support victims of rape, sexual violence and domestic abuse.

No Need to Speed

More than a quarter of male drivers have admitted to driving at speeds above 100 miles per hour according to figures released for Road Safety Week by the charity Brake.

National Respect for Shopworkers Week

This week I welcomed the opportunity to hear honest and open experiences of retail staff from across Wales who have encountered unacceptable incidents while at work.