THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE POLICE SHRIEVALTY TRUST THE BOBBY SCHEME THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014

AIM: To improve the quality of life, increased independence and safety of older, vulnerable, disabled people, including domestic violence victims across the county by: Reducing repeat victimisation Reducing burglary Reducing domestic violence Reducing fear of crime Increasing confidence, reassurance and Providing peace of mind THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014

WHAT WE DO Crime data from police + other agencies Contact victims, 60 years and over Security advisors visit, assess and fit security devices + provide reassurance and advice Proactive visits – 65 years/ disabled/vulnerable Refer from / to other agencies if appropriate Fit keysafes DA victim referrals from IDVA officers/Womens Aid THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014

VISITS FOR YEAR 2013 Camb CSth CEast CHuntsFenlandP’boroTotal Victim Proactive Total Second + visits – 63 Keysafes fitted – 83 Repeat Victims 7 negative – 0.8% 19 positive – 2% THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014

DOMESTIC ABUSE VISITS FOR YEAR 2013 Camb CSth CEast CHuntsFenlandP’boroTotal Victim Repeat victims0 THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014

BENEFITS Improved feelings of safety Improved feelings of confidence Improved quality of life Increase in social interaction Reduced fear of crime Reduced incidents of repeat victimisation In 2013 our rate was 0.8% Reduced burglary rates Reduction in health related problems Increased independence of victim remaining in own home Reduced cost to society Improved efficiency in dealing with incidents of victimisation through a co-ordinated response Quantitative Qualitative THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014

FEEDBACK FROM BENEFICIARIES “excellent service, makes me feel safe in my own home: “we now feel we can leave the house with a great deal more confidence and sleep more easily” “very swift & professional response” “ I feel reassured that I will now be able to sort myself out and live normally rather than listening for every sound” “I feel much safer – marvellous scheme. The world is not so bad after all” “it has given me such peace of mind as I live alone” You provided a source of comfort and professional support when I needed it” I now feel less vulnerable and more protected” “excellent a new beginning to feeling less vulnerable” “for several nights I have been imaging hearing noises and coming downstairs to check and as a result been very tired. Now I feel much safer and can sleep at night” THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014

“The Bobby Scheme is a brilliant resource for our over 65s – every victim I have referred has been so impressed with the quality of the work and the care the ‘Bobby’ shows when talking to them – nothing is too much trouble – they even go back and visit when a battery has gone in a window alarm! “ “The Bobby Scheme provide an invaluable service for older and vulnerable victims of crime not just in terms of the physical security measures that they will install the staff are key in their skill in providing re-assurance and practical advice to victims who may need support!” “I am contacting you to say thank you. Your assistance has been really appreciated. It has helped to reassure the victim that we take her safety seriously at a time when she was finding it difficult to cope” “I cycled by the house the other night on patrol and saw that the milk lock box had been fitted to the wall. It looks fantastic and I’m really pleased and impressed that this was done and so quickly” FEEDBACK FROM POLICE OFFICERS THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014

FEEDBACK FROM IDVA OFFICERS “the service is invaluable and provides our clients some control over their safety. Clients have expressed how much safer they feel within their own homes. This safety means that they not only feel protected but that they are taken seriously, dealt with compassion and my clients have expressed that they finally can sleep at night” “ all of my clients have said how much safer they feel. It has reduced their fear and also helps them to know they are believed and have a right to feel safe. It also helps restore any lost faith they may have in the “system” from previous bad responses from agencies” “the visits by the scheme are a lifeline for their service, it is excellent and very professional. My clients feel comfortable and their tact and understanding and knowledge shines through every time. When clients feel safer they are able to begin the journey of moving forward and taking some control in their lives” THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014

WHAT IT COSTS THE BOBBY SCHEME PER VISIT £125 per visit for elderly victims £180 per visit for DA victims £25 donation from non-victims – if they can THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014

WHAT IT COST THE BOBBY SCHEME IN 2013 Camb CSth CEast CHuntsFenlandP’boroTotal Victim70 £ £ £ £ £ £ £52250 Proactive64 £ £ £ £ £ £ £48800 Dom A victim 36 £ £ £ £ £ £ £26820 Total cost170 £ £ £ £ £ £ £ THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014

The average total cost per dwelling burglary to agencies involved is £1,446 + economic and social costs The average cost of a hospital bed per day is £264 [ Dept of Health] COSTS TO AGENCIES THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014

COSTS TO DA AGENCIES The Cambridgeshire Crime Research Team in 2005 found that the total estimated average cost per police recorded offence with a DV marker was £15,566. Total cost of keeping client in refuge for one year is approx £50,000. A children’s worker in refuge costs on average £21,000 Agencies pay for emergency overnight accommodation Escorting victims to refuge – 2 workers, 6-12 hours + 4 hrs accessing a refuge A number of agencies co-ordinate move to refuge Potential failed referrals to refuge Average 20 visits made to clients house by IDVA officers THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014

FUNDING 2013 Cambridgeshire Constabulary- annual grant of £50,000 + grant for DA as pilot project MoJ funding of £25,000 Private donations – some gift aided Grants from St Neots Town council, Roddons, Cambridge City, P’boro City, Parish councils, Waitrose, Hunts Freeman Trust, Rotary, Cambs Comm Founation 2014 Cambridgeshire Constabulary MoJ funding until Oct funding from all the CSPs? THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014

OUR UNIQUE SELLING POINTS Similar aims and outcomes to CSPs Links to Health & Wellbeing Strategy Proven model Older people growth in population Demonstrate real benefits to victims – cope and recover Evidence categories of need Cost effective Link with other agencies Willing to expand into other areas of need THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014

FUTURE PLANS Persistently targeted victims Children as indirect victims THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014

CONCLUSION We know our service does demonstrate real benefits to the people we visit and it has improved their circumstances We do provide a valuable contribution to protecting the most vulnerable in our communities We are small but we are passionate about our work and have so much to offer We have the capability and credibility to expand our service and increase our sustainability BUT WE DO NEED YOUR HELP THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014

THANK YOU THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 4435 AND SHOULD BE READ WITH THE MAIN RESPONSE DOCUMENT FOI_4435_RES. SEPTEMBER 2014