Beacon is Hertfordshire’s Victim Care Centre and is staffed by professionals from both Hertfordshire Constabulary and Catch 22, an independent organisation commissioned to support victims of crime in Hertfordshire. At Beacon, our primary focus is to help you cope and recover from your ordeal. Our team of dedicated and trained professionals will support you every step of the way.
What happens after a crime?
If you have reported the crime to the Police, you will automatically be contacted by the Victim Service Team who will advise you of:
Your Crime Reference Number
What happens next
The services available to you
When and how Beacon will contact you
You should be updated within ׅ5 working days if a suspect is:
Arrested Released without charge Considered for a change in bail conditions Interviewed under caution Released on police bail
You will be asked how you would like to be notified of progress with your crime and how often you would like to be updated.
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Emotional support; someone to talk to about what happened and how it’s impacted you
Practical support, information and assistance
Signposting to, or contact with, other agencies that can provide specialist support such as mental health and legal support.
If you have not reported to the police, then Catch 22 can provide support independently of the police.
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