A charity supporting children and young people harmed by crime in Bedfordshire has received a national police award for outstanding service.
Embrace Child Victims of Crime (Embrace CVoC) were given the award by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC).
A Spokesperson from the NPCC said: “This award is to recognise the outstanding service that is consistently and compassionately delivered to those children and young people who are exposed to and/or victims of crime.
“It is recognition and appreciation for the immense difference that is made to those young people, empowering and enabling them to live their best lives following traumatic events.”
Anne Campbell, Chief Executive of Embrace CVoC, said it was a great surprise and they were “very honoured” to receive the award.
She said: “We pride ourselves in offering a truly flexible service to meet each family’s individual needs.
“We focus on every child’s individual circumstances and offer small things like toys, books, and games, which alongside emotional support can make a big difference in helping that family recover from their traumatic experiences and build a brighter, better future.”
She thanked every team member for the part they played in achieving this.
Last year, Embrace supported 822 young victims of crime and their families across Bedfordshire.
They supported a total of 3,000 children, young people and their families across the UK in 2020 with:
- Emotional support
- Practical support
- Family days out
- Short breaks through partnerships with Merlin’s Magic Wand and the Principle Trust.
Many of the children they work with are victims of domestic, sexual, and physical abuse, and neglect. Some have lost a parent through homicide.
You can find out more about Embrace here.
