The Commissioner for Victims of Crime Office survey is now live! 

This survey seeks to understand the experiences that victims of crime have had with the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland.

The main job of the Victims of Crime Commissioner Office is to tell our government and criminal justice organisations what victims think and what they need to change to make the system better. 

This will include giving examples of where victims are not treated in the way that is promised by the Victim Charter.  To do this, they need to hear from victims of crime.

If you have been the victim of a crime since 2020 or reported a historical crime since 2020 and you did not complete last year’s survey, you are eligible to complete this years.

The survey runs from 22 September 2025 to 22 December 2025 and if you have any questions, you can contact office@cvocni.org. 

If you are interested, you can complete the survey here: www.cvocni.org/victim-survey

Empowering Communities through Information

The South Belfast Services Directory

Donegall Pass Community Enterprises (DPCE) is committed to improving awareness, accessibility, and

equity in South Belfast. In collaboration with statutory, voluntary, and community organisations, we’ve created this directory to connect people who live and work in South Belfast with essential support and information.

The Directory seeks to bridge a local knowledge gap by helping people to navigate vital resources which

promote wellbeing, stability, and opportunity, with the overall aim of empowering communities through

information. By making essential resources more accessible, we are helping to build a more informed,

supported, and connected South Belfast.

The printed and digital resource was launched in June 2025 and provides user friendly guidance under a series of themed headings such as Advice, Welfare, Health, Community Safety, Family Support, Education and more.

The Digital copy can be downloaded by scanning the QR code in the attached image.

• Reckoning with Empire: Truth-Telling, the British Empire, and International Relations
  A coalition of scholar-activists working with members of the Decolonial Open Communiversity, are launching two research workshops as part of their initiative  Peoples’ International Truth-Telling Tribunal on the British Empire. These workshops will explore the role of truth-telling in addressing the lasting legacies of British imperialism in international policymaking and governance.
• https://actionnetwork.org/campaigns/decolonial-open-communiversity

Just Fair Event: Engaging with the United Nations

Would you like to learn how to engage effectively with the UN? Just Fair is hosting a free online training session to help equip civil society with the tools to amplify their voices and influence international human rights mechanisms. The session takes place on 25 April and you can register here  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/engaging-with-the-united-nations-tickets-1292580325549?aff=oddtdtcreator.

CAJ is gathering experiences of racist hate expression, hate crime, and housing intimidation for an upcoming report. You can anonymously share your experience by taking our 15 minute survey here- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkAdHtD4kC2YWCLhMdQURPtv3KdBnP63BOTv05Pwk2nnZOsw/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafixo3_occBzW9Kwxao63GJJ9t8s8nA4Dd2zjU0wtGqU75Smnp5XOnBR1iVrg_aem_k3obeGzFYdNf09DXPhNdYg

Interpreting Cards

ACSONI is delighted to announce that we are now a distributor of Health and Social Care Interpreting Cards for people who do not speak English as their main language. This card can be shown at healthcare facilities to enable healthcare providers to organise an interpreter in the correct language as soon as possible.

Please contact ACSONI via our WhatsApp platform +44 7311 300 397 or via our email admin@acsoni.org to arrange to collect your Interpreting Card or signpost us within your networks.