Support Services for Vulnerable Victims of Crime

The Merseyside PCC and the Merseyside Police recognise that some victims of crime are more vulnerable including: • Victims of the most serious crime • Persistently targeted victims • Younger and older people • Young people at risk of grooming for gang membership • Victims with mental health issues • Victims with learning difficulties • Disabled victims • Victims experiencing social exclusion and/or isolation Research has shown that such victims are often subject to enhanced feelings of vulnerability...