Katie Kempen
@katiekempenvs.bsky.social
Criminal justice, books, CEO of Victim Support.
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We are saddened and disturbed by the horrific attack that took place in Cambridgeshire last night.
Our thoughts and sympathies are with all those affected during this incredibly difficult time.
If you have been impacted, we are here to support you now via our 24/7 Supportline and live chat.
Our thoughts and sympathies are with all those affected during this incredibly difficult time.
If you have been impacted, we are here to support you now via our 24/7 Supportline and live chat.
November 2, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We are saddened and disturbed by the horrific attack that took place in Cambridgeshire last night.
Our thoughts and sympathies are with all those affected during this incredibly difficult time.
If you have been impacted, we are here to support you now via our 24/7 Supportline and live chat.
Our thoughts and sympathies are with all those affected during this incredibly difficult time.
If you have been impacted, we are here to support you now via our 24/7 Supportline and live chat.
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If you've been affected by the terror attack on Heaton Park synagogue, we're here for you.
You can use our free 24/7 Supportline or live chat service to speak with one of our specialist supporters, and get the help you need.
Talk to us.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/livechat
You can use our free 24/7 Supportline or live chat service to speak with one of our specialist supporters, and get the help you need.
Talk to us.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/livechat
October 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
If you've been affected by the terror attack on Heaton Park synagogue, we're here for you.
You can use our free 24/7 Supportline or live chat service to speak with one of our specialist supporters, and get the help you need.
Talk to us.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/livechat
You can use our free 24/7 Supportline or live chat service to speak with one of our specialist supporters, and get the help you need.
Talk to us.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/livechat
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UK anti-slavery commissioner launches investigation into ‘pimping websites’
UK anti-slavery commissioner launches investigation into ‘pimping websites’
Eleanor Lyons will interview women who say they have been trafficked into sex work and advertised online
The independent anti-slavery commissioner has launched an investigation into so-called pimping websites amid concern at the level of exploitation of trafficked and vulnerable women on those platforms.
Eleanor Lyons will interview women who say they have been trafficked into sex work and advertised on adult services websites such as Vivastreet that allow users to browse images and videos of women selling sex in their local area. Continue reading...
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August 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
UK anti-slavery commissioner launches investigation into ‘pimping websites’
Really proud of our brilliant team 🎉
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✨ We want to shout out our colleagues at @victimsupport.bsky.social Rochdale, whose specialist #DomesticAbuse Idva Service have successfully achieved #LeadingLights accreditation.
✨ We want to shout out our colleagues at @victimsupport.bsky.social Rochdale, whose specialist #DomesticAbuse Idva Service have successfully achieved #LeadingLights accreditation.
August 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Really proud of our brilliant team 🎉
July reading - some stunners in here. All but the Coupland and Kukafa are feminist gems in their own different ways and generations.
July 28, 2025 at 8:48 PM
July reading - some stunners in here. All but the Coupland and Kukafa are feminist gems in their own different ways and generations.
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Today at Gloucestershire Constabulary @glos-police.bsky.social we hosted national & local Victim Support colleagues to talk through the work of the force to support victims of crime.
Lovely to see @katiekempenvs.bsky.social & Prof Claire Collins from the national team.
Lovely to see @katiekempenvs.bsky.social & Prof Claire Collins from the national team.
July 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Today at Gloucestershire Constabulary @glos-police.bsky.social we hosted national & local Victim Support colleagues to talk through the work of the force to support victims of crime.
Lovely to see @katiekempenvs.bsky.social & Prof Claire Collins from the national team.
Lovely to see @katiekempenvs.bsky.social & Prof Claire Collins from the national team.
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As part of a new bill, the government is planning to reintroduce the Supplementary Vote system for mayoral and PCC elections.
This is a hugely welcome return, and a change we have been calling for – to put more choice back into the hands of voters.
This is a hugely welcome return, and a change we have been calling for – to put more choice back into the hands of voters.
July 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
As part of a new bill, the government is planning to reintroduce the Supplementary Vote system for mayoral and PCC elections.
This is a hugely welcome return, and a change we have been calling for – to put more choice back into the hands of voters.
This is a hugely welcome return, and a change we have been calling for – to put more choice back into the hands of voters.
June reading. Jefferson Fisher is accessible and helpful for me. Alarming how many of the issues in Blessin Adams’ book remain for women today, but a decent social history. Coe does a typically impressive job of describing key moments in British history (this time the lettuce). Not a bad pile.
June 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
June reading. Jefferson Fisher is accessible and helpful for me. Alarming how many of the issues in Blessin Adams’ book remain for women today, but a decent social history. Coe does a typically impressive job of describing key moments in British history (this time the lettuce). Not a bad pile.
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❗ Last week, the government announced that pornography depicting any act of strangulation will be made illegal through the Crime and Policing Bill.
This goes some way in acknowledging the harmful role violent pornography plays in society.
➡️ Read our full comment: bit.ly/3FZPA1x
This goes some way in acknowledging the harmful role violent pornography plays in society.
➡️ Read our full comment: bit.ly/3FZPA1x
June 23, 2025 at 8:19 AM
❗ Last week, the government announced that pornography depicting any act of strangulation will be made illegal through the Crime and Policing Bill.
This goes some way in acknowledging the harmful role violent pornography plays in society.
➡️ Read our full comment: bit.ly/3FZPA1x
This goes some way in acknowledging the harmful role violent pornography plays in society.
➡️ Read our full comment: bit.ly/3FZPA1x
Solstice record shopping 🌅
June 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Solstice record shopping 🌅
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Great to share the #CampaignOfTheYear award at #SMKAwards2025 tonight between our campaign #KeepCounsellingConfidential - a coalition with @evawuk.bsky.social @rapecrisis.bsky.social & Centre for Women’s Justice - and the fantastic #NoBirthBehindBars from Level Up.
Solidarity! #LoveCampaigning
Solidarity! #LoveCampaigning
June 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Great to share the #CampaignOfTheYear award at #SMKAwards2025 tonight between our campaign #KeepCounsellingConfidential - a coalition with @evawuk.bsky.social @rapecrisis.bsky.social & Centre for Women’s Justice - and the fantastic #NoBirthBehindBars from Level Up.
Solidarity! #LoveCampaigning
Solidarity! #LoveCampaigning
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Can anyone point me to any good examples of writing on equality vs equity as they relate to policing, ideally with specific reference to the public sector equality duty in the Equality Act 2010?
June 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Can anyone point me to any good examples of writing on equality vs equity as they relate to policing, ideally with specific reference to the public sector equality duty in the Equality Act 2010?
Out and about with our Deputy Service Directors and our Operations Managers today. Ops Managers are an essential part of delivering high quality services. They have difficult jobs. Our conference is investing in their leadership, resilience and wellbeing.
June 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Out and about with our Deputy Service Directors and our Operations Managers today. Ops Managers are an essential part of delivering high quality services. They have difficult jobs. Our conference is investing in their leadership, resilience and wellbeing.
A cracking month for reading. @lucygobag.bsky.social’s powerful writing has truly changed the way I think about the world and was well timed for me. I found Murata’s latest too dark and upsetting. Very much loved Sandwich and The Wedding People though. Both beautiful and hopeful in their own way.
May 31, 2025 at 8:21 AM
A cracking month for reading. @lucygobag.bsky.social’s powerful writing has truly changed the way I think about the world and was well timed for me. I found Murata’s latest too dark and upsetting. Very much loved Sandwich and The Wedding People though. Both beautiful and hopeful in their own way.
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MPs are now considering the second reading of the Victims and Courts Bill.
Watch the debate ⬇️
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Watch the debate ⬇️
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
May 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
MPs are now considering the second reading of the Victims and Courts Bill.
Watch the debate ⬇️
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Watch the debate ⬇️
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Been waiting to read this since @lucygobag.bsky.social spoke so compellingly to our service supporting those bereaved by murder and manslaughter earlier this year. Not a bad way to spend an hour between parent-taxi responsibilities.
May 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Been waiting to read this since @lucygobag.bsky.social spoke so compellingly to our service supporting those bereaved by murder and manslaughter earlier this year. Not a bad way to spend an hour between parent-taxi responsibilities.
April reads - The Generous Leader had some great ideas. Enjoyed everything else, but no big stand outs.
May 3, 2025 at 8:09 AM
April reads - The Generous Leader had some great ideas. Enjoyed everything else, but no big stand outs.
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We're here to listen with compassion and tailor our support to you.
Our services are #Free, #Independent, and #Confidential. We're dedicated to helping anyone affected by crime and traumatic incidents.
Get in touch, anytime.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat
Our services are #Free, #Independent, and #Confidential. We're dedicated to helping anyone affected by crime and traumatic incidents.
Get in touch, anytime.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat
April 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
We're here to listen with compassion and tailor our support to you.
Our services are #Free, #Independent, and #Confidential. We're dedicated to helping anyone affected by crime and traumatic incidents.
Get in touch, anytime.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat
Our services are #Free, #Independent, and #Confidential. We're dedicated to helping anyone affected by crime and traumatic incidents.
Get in touch, anytime.
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat
Our amazing HR Business Partner is running London marathon this weekend. Please do take a look and consider sponsoring her for @victimsupport.bsky.social
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April 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Our amazing HR Business Partner is running London marathon this weekend. Please do take a look and consider sponsoring her for @victimsupport.bsky.social
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We have recently welcomed a new Chair at @victimsupport.bsky.social. Yvonne Thomas has joined us from The Clink and will be leading our Board through the next few years of Victim Support’s work: www.linkedin.com/posts/victim...
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We're delighted to appoint Yvonne Thomas as our new Chair for the board of trustees.
Yvonne was formerly Chief Executive of The Clink Charity, which aims to reduce reoffending through volunteerin...
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April 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
We have recently welcomed a new Chair at @victimsupport.bsky.social. Yvonne Thomas has joined us from The Clink and will be leading our Board through the next few years of Victim Support’s work: www.linkedin.com/posts/victim...
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We know that some days are harder than others, and processing trauma isn't always linear.
No one should ever be made to feel unsafe for being who they are. Remember, everyone deserves to live a life free from abuse and violence 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
If you want to speak to someone, we're here for you.
💻 galop.org.uk
No one should ever be made to feel unsafe for being who they are. Remember, everyone deserves to live a life free from abuse and violence 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
If you want to speak to someone, we're here for you.
💻 galop.org.uk
April 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
We know that some days are harder than others, and processing trauma isn't always linear.
No one should ever be made to feel unsafe for being who they are. Remember, everyone deserves to live a life free from abuse and violence 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
If you want to speak to someone, we're here for you.
💻 galop.org.uk
No one should ever be made to feel unsafe for being who they are. Remember, everyone deserves to live a life free from abuse and violence 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
If you want to speak to someone, we're here for you.
💻 galop.org.uk
Well worth a look today and I’ll be reading in full. These recommendations are not what I was instinctively expecting, but looking forward to the insights the report brings. Hoping to see a greater focus on victims’ needs in the full publication.
The final report of @thetimes.com Crime and Justice Commission is published today. This is our ten point plan to transform a broken system
April 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Well worth a look today and I’ll be reading in full. These recommendations are not what I was instinctively expecting, but looking forward to the insights the report brings. Hoping to see a greater focus on victims’ needs in the full publication.
There have been some really beautiful vinyl releases lately. Didn’t get the RSD releases I wanted, but Lucy Dacus’ beautiful new album means I don’t really mind.
April 14, 2025 at 8:32 AM
There have been some really beautiful vinyl releases lately. Didn’t get the RSD releases I wanted, but Lucy Dacus’ beautiful new album means I don’t really mind.
The wonderful @victimsupport.bsky.social are on Bluesky. Please give them a follow, friends #FF
We provide 24/7 help and guidance to all victims of crime and those supporting them.
Find out more about how we can help: www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/how-we-can-help/
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat
Find out more about how we can help: www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/how-we-can-help/
📞 08 08 16 89 111
💻 victimsupport.org.uk/live-chat
April 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The wonderful @victimsupport.bsky.social are on Bluesky. Please give them a follow, friends #FF
Beautiful day in York. Beautiful day to catch up with @ciarabergman.bsky.social and spend some time with my Senior Leadership Team colleagues.
April 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Beautiful day in York. Beautiful day to catch up with @ciarabergman.bsky.social and spend some time with my Senior Leadership Team colleagues.