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Part b
The Police

The Police sometimes think that crime against victims with learning difficulties does not matter. But victims with learning difficulties have the same rights as other people.

Sometimes victims with learning difficulties do not tell the police what has happened. They might have had a bad time with the police before. But the police can be helpful. Getting to know your local police can help.

People with learning difficulties can also help stop crime. They can tell the police if they see crimes happening.

"I heard my dog barking. I looked outside and saw a man climbing in the window next door. I phoned the police. They came quickly and caught the burglar."

 picture of a police station

Things to do

  • Ask a local police officer to visit your group and talk about crime.
  • Tell him or her about any crime that has happened to you.
  • Find out how to report crime. Where is the police station? How do you phone the police? What should you say?
  • Get to know a local police officer well.
Part b