Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Ensure the police offer victim support within 24 hours

Closed 168 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should create new requirements for police forces and fund increased capacity to ensure that officers or a family support officer check in on victims within 24 hours of reporting a crime, to offer support and advice on what happens next.
In too many cases it can take days for the police to check in with a victim, which can leave them feeling alone, unsupported and scared. As tax payers surely we have the right to have the support and advice from the professionals.

Timeline

11 Jun 2021 Petition opened for signatures
11 Dec 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 168
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 11 Jun 2021
Closed 11 Dec 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.