MoJ group victims support project (PCCs)
This page provides information for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) invited to take part in the research.
As part of this research, we will be conducting a survey, followed by interviews with PCCs across England and Wales to share information on group-based victim support interventions delivered in the area. This page tells you more about the research, so you can decide whether you would like to be involved and share your views.
Who is carrying out this research?
NatCen is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to improve people’s lives through research. We are independent of all Government departments and agencies, including Ministry of Justice. NatCen is carrying out this evaluation in partnership with WPI Economics.
What is this research about?
The aim of this research is to develop a clearer understanding of where and what type of victim support is being commissioned and delivered, with particular focus on group-based victim support interventions.
The research will explore where there is strong evidence regarding group-based victim support interventions, where evidence is missing or weak, and to suggest practical ways to improve future research based on the specific context.
Why have we contacted you?
The purpose of this engagement is to gather data on the commissioning and oversight of group-based victim support interventions and to map key services and interventions.
What will taking part involve?
If you choose to take part, the activities will take place in two stages:
- An online survey
- A short-follow up call
The survey will focus on identifying what interventions exist and who delivers them. It will ask for information about:
- Group-based victim support interventions
- Interventions supporting primary victims, individuals who have directly experienced or witnessed the crime
- Interventions commissioned by PCCs (funded directly by the MoJ or via other sources)
Additionally, we will seek to obtain consent from PCCs to be re-contacted should the research team need to clarify any aspects of their submission. If you choose to take part in the follow-up interview, we will arrange it at time that is convenient for you.
With your permission, discussions will be audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The audio and transcribed version of the interview will be stored securely and only the research team at NatCen will have access. If you prefer not to be recorded, NatCen can take written notes of the interview instead.
Do I have to take part?
Participation in the survey and follow-up interview is completely voluntary.
If you decide to take part, you don’t have to share anything you don’t want to.
If you change your mind about being involved, you can let the research team know using the details below or let us know on the day. You can change your mind about taking part in the research, without giving a reason, at any point.
Taking part in this study and the wider research is unrelated to any current or future funding and will have no impact on it.
Will anyone else find out what I tell you?
NatCen will treat everything you say as confidential and anonymous. You will not be identified to anyone outside the NatCen research team, and we will not tell anyone details of what you say, except in exceptional circumstances (such as imminent threat to life or serious harm).
No information that could identify participants will be included in our research findings.
If you would like to know more about how the information you provide will be processed, please see the privacy notice at natcen.ac.uk/groupvictimsupport/privacy.
How will the information I provided be used?
Information obtained from the research will be analysed into themes and summarised by NatCen into a report shared with the Ministry of Justice. The report may be published and may include some quotes from participants, but will not include any identifying information (including, for example, names of individuals or places).
However, it may be possible that individual views could be identified by those who are directly involved in this evaluation. This includes the Ministry of Justice, who were involved in selecting police forces to take part in the research, and police force colleagues who have been involved in setting up the interviews.
Contact us
If you have any further questions or would like to discuss the research, please contact us using the details below.
Email: GroupInterventionsResearch@natcen.ac.uk
Freephone: 0808 168 1503