Cuts to funding for victims’ services is a “false economy” which costs more to the taxpayer than it saves, a charity has warned, saying that services are now at a “crisis point” in Britain.
Analysis by Victim Support, which helps people affected by crime across England and Wales, suggests that for every £1 invested in the charity’s services up to £10.80 is saved such as through reduced cost to health services, keeping people in work and better wellbeing.
