News Articles & Blogs

Drama reminds us of need for events like Bourne Free
23 February
The Channel 4 drama It’s A Sin was an incredibly emotional watch, as it shone a spotlight on a recent episode of British history.

New contract provides extra support to sexual violence victims
15 February
Children and adult victims of sexual violence will have greater access to specialist support after a charity was awarded with a seven year contract.

Why residents will be paying more for policing
9 February
Last week, plans were approved to increase the amount of money you pay for Dorset’s police service.

Panel approves council tax increase to boost policing
4 February
Police and Crime Panel members have approved plans to raise the amount households pay to fund Dorset Police by £15 a year*.

Overall crime continues to drop for Dorset Police
3 February
Dorset Police has seen a 6.1 per cent drop in recorded crime, according to new figures released on Wednesday 3 February 2021.

Tackling Child Sexual Abuse Strategy
2 February
In our latest guest blog, Professor Kieran McCartan, a Trustee for Circles South West and an academic who has researched the origins and causes of sex offending, looks at the Government’s new approach to the issue.