PCCs’ Emerging Trauma and Poverty Informed Strategies
This review looks at the emerging strategies and activities that Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are leading or supporting. It assesses how these are addressing or planning to address the impact of trauma and poverty in the local criminal justice system. It focuses particularly on how this work supports young adults at risk of entering the ‘revolving door’ of crisis and crime.
This review uses as its source the most recent Police and Crime Plans for each PCC, along with the findings of a survey completed by PCC offices and interviews with staff at 20 PCC offices.
The review provides a snapshot of the strategic thinking and collaboration between policing, health and local authorities. It also highlights PCC offices’ growing focus on vulnerability and commitment to prevention since 2016.
