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www.cifas.org.uk The UK Counter Fraud Service

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime-victims/reducing-crime/fraud/ 

www.fraudjobs.co.uk - The Market Leading Fraud Recruitment Service

www.BlueLineJobs.co.uk The Market Leading Police Job Site

http://www.fraudadvisorypanel.org/ The Fraud Advisory Panel aims to raise awareness of the immense social and economic damage caused by fraud and to help the private and public sectors, and the public at large, to fight back.

www.londonfraudforum.co.uk Membership of the London Fraud Forum is open to all businesses and public sector organisations that have an interest in economic crime prevention and risk management in London.

http://www.midlandsfraudforum.co.uk/ The Midlands Fraud Forum (MFF) aims to promote awareness of fraud issues and educate everyone on effective fraud prevention measures.  Fraud occurs in both private and public sectors and will continue to escalate until we join forces and combat it together.

http://www.southwestfraudforum.co.uk/ The Founder Members of the South West Fraud Forum (SWFF), who formed the original Steering Group.

http://www.northeastfraudforum.co.uk/ The NEFF gives us all an opportunity whether we work in the public or private sectors to join together in partnership to fight fraud and financial crime.

http://www.met.police.uk/fraudalert/ Sterling is the Metropolitan Police initiative to tackle Economic Crime throughout London. By working together with individuals and organisations, from all levels of the private and public sectors, Sterling aims to make London safer from all types of Economic Crime. Innovative new techniques are being developed to prevent, disrupt, and prosecute fraud related offences.

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/Acts/acts2006/pdf/ukpga_20060035_en.pdf The Fraud Act

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/campaigns/benefit-thieves/ The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) takes benefit theft very seriously. Although the vast majority of people who claim benefits are honest, those who steal benefits are picking the pockets of law-abiding taxpayers. In 2007-08 benefit thieves stole an estimated £800 million from public funds, that's why we are determined to catch them.

http://www.laiog.org/ The Local Authority Investigation Officer Group

http://www.identity-theft.org.uk/ Your identity and personal information are valuable. Criminals can find out your personal details and use them to open bank accounts and get credit cards, loans, state benefits and documents such as passports and driving licenses in your name.

www.crimestatistics.org.uk Crime statistics for England and Wales, covering the 12-month period to 31st March 2004. Includes statistics by region and area, long-term trends, and crime type definitions.

http://www.ifig.org/ Insurance Fraud Investigators Group is a Members’ Organisation dedicated to the detection and prevention of Insurance Fraud. It is a non-profit making organisation created to tackle the growing problem of Insurance Fraud in the UK and disrupt insurance fraudsters.

www.crimestoppers-uk.org Crimestoppers, a partnership between the police and the community to fight crime on a regional, national and international basis.

www.emergencyservicesinsurance.co.uk Emergency Services Insurance is a unique & specialist personal lines insurance intermediary for Emergency Services, HM Forces & other frontline personnel, & their friends & families.

www.jdi.ucl.ac.uk The Jill Dando Institute of Crime Science is the first in the world devoted specifically to reducing crime. It does this through teaching, research, public policy analysis and by the dissemination of evidence-based information on crime reduction.

www.nacro.org.uk Nacro is an independent voluntary organisation working to prevent crime.

www.neighbourhoodwatch.net National Neighbourhood Watch Association (NNWA) represents, promotes and develops the Neighbourhood Watch movement across the UK. It exists to promote good citizenship and greater public participation in the prevention and solution of crime so that effective liaison between the police and public can be achieved. In addition it provides research, training and materials for the community safety field.

www.octf.gov.uk The Northern Ireland Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF) was created in September 2000 as a mark of the Government’s determination to help Northern Ireland make the transition to a normal, stable and peaceful society.

www.probation.homeoffice.gov.uk Crime is a complex issue and it demands comprehensive and complex solutions. The National Probation Service (NPS) is a major component in reducing crime. The website is designed to provide access to information about the service, its work and its effectiveness and to act as a reference point for further information.

www.reassurancepolicing.co.uk The National Reassurance Policing Programme is a joint ACPO/Home Office programme. It aims to establish whether a reassurance policing model based on the concept of 'signal crimes' can impact on public perception of risk and insecurity. The policing model is designed to address the gap between falling crime levels and rising fear of crime.

www.respect.gov.uk The Respect website contains background information to the Respect agenda, what’s being done, and what’s new. There is also information on the work of the Respect Task Force, and a practitioner’s resource, including sample contracts. An on-line survey provides an easily accessible route to take part in the debate about respect, and play a role in helping to shape the national Respect strategy going forward.

www.safer-community.net Crime Concern is an independent national crime reduction charity, which provides technical assistance, training and project development services to Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships, Youth Offending Teams, Local Strategic Partnerships and other statutory and community groups. It also manages over 60 local community safety projects, many of which focus on tackling youth offending and reducing crime in high-risk neighbourhoods.

www.saferscotland.org The saferscotland website has individual pages for each fire brigade, health authority, police force, local authority and national organisations in Scotland with an interest in community safety. In addition the website has a news facility, library and discussion forum.

www.soca.gov.uk The Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) is a new law enforcement agency created to reduce the harm caused to people and communities in the UK by serious organised crime. It takes over the functions of the National Crime Squad (NCS), the National Criminal Intelligence Service (NCIS), the role of HMRC in investigating drug trafficking and related criminal finance and some of the functions of the UK Immigration Service (UKIS) in dealing with organised immigration crime.

www.together.gov.uk The Together campaign supports local agencies and residents to tackle anti-social behaviour in their communities. The website provides information, advice, and resources to help practitioners take effective action across England and Wales.

www.wales.gov.uk A one-click stop to all the latest news, publications, business and strategies from the National Assembly for Wales and Welsh Assembly Government.

www.westminster.gov.uk/civicwatch CivicWatch is a council-led partnership project in the City of Westminster which aims to reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and environmental concerns, and to increase community confidence.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

www.cjit.gov.uk Criminal Justice Information Technology (CJIT) is part of the Office for Criminal Justice Reform (OCJR), a cross-departmental team that supports all criminal justice organisations in working together to provide an improved service to the public.

www.cjsonline.gov.uk For information about the Criminal Justice System (CJS) in England and Wales, how it works, and who's involved.

www.inspectorates.homeoffice.gov.uk The Home Office Inspectorates website is the portal to the websites of the three independent, Home Office-sponsored inspectorates - of Constabulary, Prisons and Probation.

www.www.law.leeds.ac.uk Links to research papers into criminal justice systems and criminological issues from the Centre for Criminal Justice Studies (CCJS).

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

www.crimereduction.gov.uk The Crime Reduction domestic violence mini-site.

www.dvip.org The Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP) is a voluntary sector project and registered charity.

www.refuge.org.uk The latest news, events and research from Refuge.

www.womensaid.org.uk Womens Aid is a national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. National 24hr confidential domestic violence helpline 08457 023 468.

DRUGS

www.drugscope.org.uk DrugScope is the UK 's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs. Their aim is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related risk.

www.drugs.gov.uk A cross-government national drug strategy website for drug prevention and treatment professionals and others interested in the drug strategy. The website content includes publications, events, Drug Action Team Directory, public drugs campaign resources, government press releases and the national drug strategy.

www.talktofrank.com Gives accurate and impartial advice on drugs, health and the law.

ENVIRONMENT

www.encams.org/home ENCAMS are an environmental charity who campaign directly to the public. They are best known for their Keep Britain Tidy campaign, which has been running for over fifty years.

FIRE & ARSON

www.crimereduction.gov.uk Arson Crime Reduction Toolkits - One of many crime reduction toolkits available on the Crime Reduction website.

www.cfoa.org.uk The Chief Fire Officers' Association, the professional voice of the UK fire and rescue service.

GOOD PRACTICE

www.idea-knowledge.gov.uk The Beacon council scheme identifies excellence and innovation in local government. But it's much more than just a badge. The scheme exists to share good practice so that best value authorities can learn from each other and deliver high quality services to all.

www.fesu.org The European Forum for Urban Safety is an European NGO that brings together about 300 local authorities around Urban Safety issues. The general aims of the EFUS are to build up a network of European local authorities through practices & information exchange, and to strenghten crime reduction policies and to promote the role of local authorities in national and European policies.

www.lga.gov.uk Local Government Association website.

NEIGHBOURHOOD RENEWAL

www.neighbourhood.gov.uk The Neighbourhood Renewal Unit (NRU) website is a wealth of information. As well as providing the latest news, research and statistics there are factsheets and toolkits available, plus advice on funding available.

www.renewal.net An on-line guide to what works in neighbourhood renewal. Documents on the site include ‘how to’ guides, case studies, project summaries and much more. Wherever possible, the documents are based on evaluated evidence.

RESEARCH & INFORMATION

Barefoot Research and Evaluation Barefoot Research and Evaluation specialise in creating innovative approaches to complex social and economic research tasks.

www.bjc.oupjournals.org British Journal of Criminology website.

www.crimeandsociety.org.uk The Crime and Society Foundation is a new think tank for progressive crime policy.

www.hmso.gov.uk/acts.htm With effect from the first Public General Act of 1988, this website contains the full text of all new Public General acts. Also, with effect from the first Local Act of 1991, the full text of all new Local Acts.

www.lgiu.gov.uk An independent policy and research think-tank providing information, advice, training and lobbying service that represents the interests of local authorities and supports them in delivering excellent results for their communities.

STUDENTS

www.good2bsecure.gov.uk The Student crime reduction website. Including a Top Ten of tips, and campaign information.

VEHICLE CRIME

www.secureyourmotor.gov.uk Whether you’ve got a car you rely on, a motorbike or scooter that’s your pride and joy, or plant vehicles that your business depends on, the Secure Your Motor website aims to show you how to keep your vehicle safe, secure and, most importantly, yours.

YOUTH

www.getconnected.org A free and confidential helpline for young people. The recently relaunched GetConnected website offers additional advice sources and information.

www.iwf.org.uk The Internet Watch Foundation works in partnership with ISPs, Telcos, Mobile Operators, Software Providers, Police and Government, to minimize the availability of illegal Internet content particularly child abuse images.

www.nya.org.uk The National Youth Agency (NYA) supports those involved in young people's personal and social development and works to enable all young people to fulfill their potential within a just society. Influencing central and local Government policy is a key part of the NYA's work.

www.youth-justice-board.gov.uk The Youth Justice Board (YJB) aims include preventing crime and the fear of crime, reducing re-offending, and dealing with young offenders. The website contains masses of information, including a section called The Practitioners' Portal, which contains guidance and information for those working within the youth justice system.

ENVIRONMENT

www.encams.org/home ENCAMS are an environmental charity who campaign directly to the public. They are best known for their Keep Britain Tidy campaign, which has been running for over fifty years.

www.cfoa.org.uk The Chief Fire Officers' Association, the professional voice of the UK fire and rescue service.

www. idea-knowledge.gov.uk The Beacon council scheme identifies excellence and innovation in local government. But it's much more than just a badge. The scheme exists to share good practice so that best value authorities can learn from each other and deliver high quality services to all.

www.fesu.org The European Forum for Urban Safety is an European NGO that brings together about 300 local authorities around Urban Safety issues. The general aims of the EFUS are to build up a network of European local authorities through practices & information exchange, and to strenghten crime reduction policies and to promote the role of local authorities in national and European policies.

www.neighbourhood.gov.uk The Neighbourhood Renewal Unit (NRU) website is a wealth of information. As well as providing the latest news, research and statistics there are factsheets and toolkits available, plus advice on funding available.

www.renewal.net An on-line guide to what works in neighbourhood renewal. Documents on the site include ‘how to’ guides, case studies, project summaries and much more. Wherever possible, the documents are based on evaluated evidence.