Information about who we are and what we do at the national centre for violence against women and girls and public protection (NCVPP).
Who we are
We are the national centre for improving how police respond to public protection and violence against women and girls (VAWG) in England and Wales.
We are a joint initiative between the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing, bringing together expertise from:
- Operation Soteria (improving investigations into rape and serious sexual offenses)
- the violence against women and girls taskforce
- the vulnerability, knowledge and practice programme
Our mission
Working with partners to reduce the prevalence of violence against women and girls and public protection offences across England and Wales.
What we do
We support police forces to achieve the highest standards in tackling violence against women and girls and public protection, for the benefit of victims everywhere.
We help police forces to:
- investigate domestic abuse, rape and sexual offences, child abuse, stalking and other crimes more effectively
- support victims throughout the criminal justice process
- bring more perpetrators to justice
- meet consistent professional standards
We do this by:
- training and upskilling officers
- expanding what works with a focus on perpetrators
- improving our service to victims
- delivering evidence-based advice, peer review and support
- using data, research and evaluation to drive continuous improvement
Further information
Guidance for police forces
We produce guidance and authorised professional practice (APP) to help police officers and staff protect women and girls from misogyny and bring criminals to justice.
Research, analysis and resources
We provide further research, analysis and resources about violence against women and girls.
Training and development
We support police officers and staff to help them identify vulnerability and situations that could present risk of harm.
Most of our training is available through College Learn and the Knowledge Hub. You will need to sign in to access these resources. You can find a list of our relevant College Learn modules on our violence against women: resources for policing page.
Contact us
You can contact the NCVPP:
- by email: NCVPP@college.police.uk
- by post: National Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public Protection, Leamington Road, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV8 3EN
Press
If you are a journalist with a media enquiry, please contact the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) communications team by phone: 0800 538 5058 or email: press.office@npcc.police.uk.
Only urgent media enquiries will be dealt with out of hours by the duty press officer.