This is how Lancashire Police are tackling violent crimes against women

Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden talks about the strategy to end violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Blackpool

Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden has brought together senior leaders from across Lancashire in an effort to coordinate how violence against women and girls is tackled across the county.

Police chiefs met with agencies across the county, including organisations, councils and the NHS, to discuss how to end violence against women and girls. At the leadership summit today , Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden committed to improving the outcomes for victims of rape and sexual assault, by adopting the recommendations from Op Soteria Bluestone – a national programme to increase the number of rape cases that make it to court.He also discissed preventative efforts to make Blackpool’s streets safer for women.

PCC Andrew Snowden said:"As I continue to lead the fight against crime, tackling domestic abuse and sexual violence remain priorities and I will work with the Constabulary and our partners to bring perpetrators of these awful crimes to justice and to achieve better and faster outcomes for victims."

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