Independent Domestic Violence Advisers (IDVAs)
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
Specialist support practitioners who assist victims of domestic abuse, especially those at high risk.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
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Conditions set by the court for a suspect's release while awaiting trial.
Counseling
The provision of guidance and support to those in distress.
Res gestae
Statements or actions closely connected to an event that may be admissible as evidence.
Victim Personal Statement (VPS)
A statement that allows victims to explain how an offence has affected them.
Victims’ Code
The Ministry of Justice Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.
Witness Care Unit (WCU)
A unit within a police force responsible for supporting witnesses throughout the court process.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.