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From 1st April, how victims access support in West Mercia is changing. The Victim Advice Line will give victims sup… https://t.co/tSxgioTfCg - 3 hours ago.
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On the 1st April, how victims access support in West Mercia is changing.
The Victim Advice Line will give victims support when they need it most through a support package that is tailored to them and their needs.
PCC John Campion explains what it means...
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It has been identified that vulnerable adults, specifically those that are on autistic-spectrum, have strong skills in IT. With natural abilities in this subject, and often being unemployed and socially isolated, autistic adults are easy prey for online criminals who encourage them to move into cyber-crime.
Training, that has been funded by the PCC, will aim to better protect them and help others from being targeted.
Read more: www.westmercia-pcc.gov.uk/commissioner-funds-cyber-crime-prevention-training-for-vulnerable-adults/
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