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About VEV
What is VEV?
Many victims of violent crime choose not to report to the police, however, a victim may be willing to have their injuries recorded confidentially by a voluntary sector agency. VEV project was set up to allow people to have evidence of a crime recorded by a voluntary agency, so the victim does not have to go to the police. Several agencies in the West Midlands have staff who are trained to use approved VEV cameras to record injuries or damage to property.
- Physical injuries: bruises, cuts, scratches, pulled out hair etc.
- Property Damage: broken windows, damaged door, offensive graffiti etc.
We can record photographic evidence so that you have proof to take action at a later date. This evidence is then kept confidential and secure for future use. The evidence can be used in criminal court or in civil proceedings, if the victim decides they want to take action. Alternatively it can be kept on file (for a maximum of 6 years) or you can choose to have the photographs destroyed. You can access support and information to help you decide what you want to do.
You will never be forced to have your evidence recorded –we will only take photographs with your consent. We treat all victims with dignity and understanding. We will be sensitive and understand that your injury may be of an intimate nature. VEV agencies will NOT tell anyone else that we have your photographs. If you have reported the crime to the police you do not need to use the VEV service.
Victim Support West Midlands
VEV is managed by Victim Support who act as the Lead Agency and who employ the VEV Coordinator to work for all agencies throughout the West Midlands
www.victimsupport.org.uk
West Midlands Police
The Project is heavily supported by the West Midlands Police who provide assistance on writing the protocols, providing training on the procedure involved in taking photographic evidence and storing it in a way that keeps the continuity unquestioned
www.west-midlands.police.uk
Visual Evidence for Victims is funded by each Local Area Authority CRDP (Crime Reduction Disorder Partnership) promoting agency partnership work.
Birmingham Community Safety Partnership (BCSP)
BCSP brings together all of the organisations that are working to make Birmingham a safe and pleasant place to live, work and relax.
www.birmingham-csp.org.uk
Coventry Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership
The Coventry Community Safety Partnership is a body created by law to bring together local agencies, businesses and residents to cut crime and address substance misuse.
www.safercoventry.org.uk
Dudley
The key reason for the existence of the safe and sound partnership is to reduce crime in Dudley Borough. We approach this by having a strategic partnership which sets the priorities for the borough.
www.dudleysafeandsound.org.uk
Sandwell Safer Partnership
We work with more than 20 different organisations in the public, private and voluntary sector to transform Sandwell, working jointly at a local level to improve services and meet the needs of local communities.
www.sandwellpartnership.co.uk
Solihull
We want Solihull to be a place where people can enjoy an improved quality of life. The reduction of crime is a priority for us all, and we know from what you have told us that it is one of the greatest causes of concern.
www.solihull.gov.uk
Walsall Safer Stronger Communities Partnership
Our vision is to create an inclusive, prosperous, and competitive borough, in which its diverse communities feel involved, safer, healthier, and can take pride in its future.
www.wbsp.org.uk
Safer Wolverhampton Partnership
Our partnership brings together the people who are responsible for reducing crime, antisocial behaviour, substance misuse and the fear of crime. By working together we will make Wolverhampton's communities safer and stronger.
www.saferwolverhamptonpartnership.org
| Project Coordinator: | Hayley Beesley |
| Telephone Number: | 0121 543 1722 |
| Email Address: | vev@victimsupport.org.uk |
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