Police forces against domestic abuse: Avon and Somerset Police
In this case study video, Chief Inspector Sharon Baker from Avon and Somerset Police Force, shares the work the force has done internally to support employees who have experienced domestic abuse. They established the first survivor network in any UK police force. They harnessed the power of lived experience to create a domestic abuse pledge; implementing a domestic abuse response and changing the workplace culture to create a supportive and trauma-informed workplace for everyone.
Police forces against domestic abuse: Sussex Police
In this case study video, Ruth Ford from the Complex Domestic Abuse and Stalking Unit, shares how Sussex Police established an internal support group for employees impacted by domestic abuse and sexual abuse. The group is a place to share experiences, gain practical advice and support, and connect with colleagues. This has created a culture of trust and support, helping victim-survivors to report perpetrators, seek the support they need, and rebuild their lives after abuse.
