Provision of services to the community

Tender description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire requires a Vulnerable Victim and Counselling Service as set out in the statements of requirements. the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Bedfordshire invites application for service delivery for up to three years to provide a county wide restorative justice service. The Commissioner aims to make restorative justice available across Bedfordshire, to those harmed by crime and anti-social behaviour, at all stages of the criminal justice system. The core purpose and aim of the proposed services will be to provide services for victims of crime and Anti-Social Behaviour specifically trying to prevent individuals and families becoming victims of crime in the future. The core purpose of the proposed services is to provide counselling services for vulnerable victims of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence. Provision is also expected for children and young people who have been witness to domestic abuse or sexual violence. The aim of the service will be to help the service user; cope, recover and move on. The core purpose of the proposed service will be to provide restorative justice services to all victims who are eligible and wish to take part. This will be done whilst training Bedfordshire Police Officers to provide restorative justice also to enable a sustainable provision for restorative justice in Bedfordshire.