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Jersey Boosts Police to Fight Violence Against Women
23 Oct
Summary
- Over a dozen new police roles created to address violence against women.
- Funding allocated to Justice and Home Affairs for new protective laws.
- Significant increases in violence against women and girls reported.
- Nearly £500,000 for staff training and operational capacity building.
Jersey is enhancing its efforts to combat escalating violence against women and girls by creating more than a dozen new police roles. Senator Helen Miles, Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, confirmed this initiative, responding to a query about the £5m budget allocation for tackling the issue.
The funding aims to boost the system's capacity to handle current demands. Significant increases in violence against women and girls have been noted by Jersey Police in a recent report. The allocated funds will also support several departments, including Justice and Home Affairs, in introducing new legislation to enhance protections for women.
Nearly £500,000 of the budget is earmarked for comprehensive staff training focused on addressing existing operational pressures and increasing capacity. The new roles include eight detective constables, a digital forensic investigator and technician, and a telecomms specialist. The majority of the funds will be dedicated to initiatives involving direct contact with victims, alongside investments in training, digital forensics, and advanced technology.
