Ask for Angela helps to ensure anybody feeling unsafe or vulnerable is able to get discreet support.
Campaigns
We are taking a partnership and inclusion approach to bringing about positive changes in communities throughout Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Violence against Women and Girls
You can find out more about our plans and initiatives to reduce violence in our Violence Reduction Strategy.
Hollie Guard is a next generation smartphone app that provides enhanced levels of protection for anybody who has safety in mind.
An empowerment campaign aiming to support, advise and help to educate against harassment in everyday situations including work, home, social and leisure places.
According to a Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent survey carried out in June 2021, 67% of women have been the victim of harassment or intimidation in a public place. It's time to stop making excuses.
The mental health project helping to safeguard young futures
When young people come to the attention of the police, they’re often in a difficult emotional state. For many, dealing
A gateway into exploitation: Carrying a knife led to me being exploited and kidnapped
“I wanted to be a gangster.” These are the words of *Anthony, a former young offender and victim of child
Ninja sword ban comes into force
From today, (Friday 1 August), ninja swords across England and Wales have been banned and the law around ownership change.
Over 1,000 children, families and professionals supported through Catch22’s Child Criminal Exploitation Service
Over 200 children at risk of, or victims of, Child Criminal Exploitation were supported last year by the Catch22 service,
Campaign to tackle violence against frontline workers launches across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Violence Reduction Alliance (VRA) has launched a new campaign to tackle violence against frontline workers across
Arrests made and knives taken off the streets in knife crime intensification week
Our officers have been out in force taking part in enforcement and education, as part of our campaign #DitchTheBlade and
Help and Support available to you
Visit our Support page for further information and advice on where to go for support.
Latest News
When young people come to the attention of the police, they’re often in a difficult emotional state. For many, dealing with officers and staff for the first time can be …
“I wanted to be a gangster.” These are the words of *Anthony, a former young offender and victim of child criminal exploitation (CCE) here in Staffordshire. He agreed to speak …
From today, (Friday 1 August), ninja swords across England and Wales have been banned and the law around ownership change. Under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment, Surrender …
Over 200 children at risk of, or victims of, Child Criminal Exploitation were supported last year by the Catch22 service, commissioned by the Staffordshire Commissioner’s Office. A further 169 parents …
