Overview of the Victims Code for the West Midlands

Training for anyone in the West Midlands wanting to know what the Victims Code means for all communities and people.

Simon Foster, the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, has launched the Victims’ Code Innovation Fund: Know Your Rights West Midlands 2026–27 to ensure victims receive the rights and services they are entitled to.

As part of the Innovation Fund RSVP (Rape & Sexual Violence Project) are delivering sessions around The Victims’ Code, its 12 key rights, what they mean for victims and organisations who support and deliver services.

This session is an overview of the Victims Code and is open to anyone who lives, works or supports in the West Midlands.

What the session will include:

· What is the Victims Code?

· Overview of the 12 Victims Rights.

· Who is the victim under the code?

· Which rights will apply to people?

· What are enhanced rights?

· Local and national support.

This session is for anyone wanting to know what the Victims Code means for all. Support resources will be forwarded to each attendee after the session and there will be the opportunity to join other sessions to become a Community Champion or learn about your duties as an organisation.

Join us online as an individual or if you have a group we can provide a face to face session. Contact us at [email protected].