Violence Reduction Challenge

The PCC Matthew Scott has made tackling violence a priority for Kent Police, and he has pledged to enhance services for victims of crime and abuse.

While the Government has published its own national Serious Violence Strategy, Matthew is keen to see what can be done locally here in Kent. He has launched a Violence Reduction Challenge - a year-long study working with victims, residents, charities, statutory bodies and others to learn about people’s experiences of violent crime, its causes, and how it can be tackled.

As part of the Violence Reduction Challenge, Matthew wants to hear from young people about their experiences of violent crime and whether or not it is something you are worried about. Please fill in the short survey below.

You will not be asked for your name or your school and no-one will know what answers you have put. This does mean, however, that we will be unable to contact you to talk to you about any crimes you might tell us about here. If you have been a victim of crime you should report it to Kent Police so they can help you.

Also, before you start the survey, remember that not all violent crimes involve someone being seriously hurt. Things like pushing and shoving are also included and Matthew wants to hear about those too.

What is 'violent crime'?
The full list includes violence committed against a person, as well as robbery and sexual offences:
- Abduction of Female
- Abuse of Children through Prostitution or Pornography
- Abuse of Position of Trust of a Sexual Nature
- Assault on Police Officer with Injury
- Assault With Injury
- Assault with Intent to Cause Serious Harm
- Assault Without Injury
- Assault Without Injury on a Constable
- Attempted Murder
- Causing Death by Aggravated Vehicle Taking
- Causing Death by Careless Driving (under influence of drink or drugs)
- Causing Death by Careless or Inconsiderate Driving
- Causing Death by Dangerous Driving
- Causing Death by Driving (Unlicensed Drivers etc)
- Causing or Allowing Death of a Child or Vulnerable Person
- Causing Sexual Activity Without Consent
- Child Abduction
- Conspiracy to Murder
- Corporate Manslaughter
- Cruelty To Children
- Endangering Life
- Exposure & Voyeurism
- Harassment
- Incest or Familial Sexual Offences
- Infanticide
- Intentional Destruction of a Viable Unborn Child
- Kidnapping
- Malicious Communications
- Manslaughter
- Murder
- Other Miscellaneous Sexual Offences
- Procuring Illegal Abortion
- Racially/Religiously Aggravated Assault With Injury
- Racially/Religiously Aggravated Assault Without Injury
- Racially/Religiously Aggravated Harassment
- Rape of a Female Aged 16 or Over
- Rape of a Female Child Under 13
- Rape of a Female Child Under 16
- Rape of a Male Aged 16 or Over
- Rape of a Male Child Under 13
- Rape of a Male Child Under 16
- Robbery of Business Property
- Robbery of Personal Property
- Sexual Activity Involving a Child Under 13
- Sexual Activity Involving a Child Under 16
- Sexual Activity with a Person with a Mental Disorder
- Sexual Assault on a Female Aged 13 or Over
- Sexual Assault on a Female Child Under 13
- Sexual Assault on a Male Aged 13 or Over
- Sexual Assault on a Male Child Under 13
- Sexual Grooming
- Stalking
- Threats to Kill
- Trafficking by Sexual Exploitation
- Unnatural Sexual Offences

Please give your age:*	Under-10 10-12 13-15 16-18 19-24 25+
What is the emergency number to use to contact the police:*	101 112 911 999 Don't know
What is the non-emergency number to use to contact the police:*	101 112 911 999 Don't know
Have you been a victim of a violent crime in the last 12 months?:*	Yes No Not sure Remember that not all violent crimes end up with someone being seriously injured.
Have you been a victim of stalking or harassment in the last 12 months? :*	Yes No Not sure Remember that stalking and harassment can take place online or on social media.
Have you ever been the victim of a violent crime?:*	Yes No Not sure Remember that not all violent crimes end up with someone being seriously injured.
If you have ever been the victim of a violent crime, please tell us where it happened:	In or around your home On your way to, or from, school At school In or around the home of a friend or someone you know In a park or open space In or around a fast-food or take-away restaurant Another public place You can tick as many answers as you need to.
If you have ever been the victim of a violent crime, who did it?:	A friend A parent or guardian Another family member Someone else I know A stranger You can tick as many answers as you need to.
Have you ever taken part in a violent crime?:*	Yes No Not sure
If you witnessed or were the victim of a violent crime, would you report it?:*	Yes Yes, if i could report it anonymously No I would not Not sure
If you witnessed or were the victim of a violent crime, who would you tell?:*	School or a teacher A parent or guardian The police A friend I would call an anonymous helpline Someone else No-one You can tick as many answers as you need to.
If you were reporting a violent crime to the police, how would you like to do it?:*	Anonymous helpline Facebook Instagram Kent Police website Phone the police Snapchat Text message Twitter Whatsapp You can tick as many answers as you like.
Have you heard of Crimestoppers and do you know what they do?:*	Yes No Not sure
Is violent crime something that you are worried about?:*	Yes No Not sure
If you have any comments, or any ideas on how to reduce violent crime in Kent, please write them here:

Violence Reduction Challenge

Violent crime and young people

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