Police Complaints Guidance & Template

Mayameen Meftahi BEM · 2025-08-06T14:14:01Z

This resource provides trauma-informed guidance and a structured template to support survivors when making formal complaints to police forces about the handling of their cases. As Independent Sexual Violence Advocates (ISVs) and trauma-informed professionals, it’s essential that we empower survivors to raise concerns clearly and confidently, while referencing relevant policies such as the Victims’ Code, CPS Rape Myths Guidance, and recent updates on therapy notes. Inside this post, you’ll find:✅ Step-by-step advice for guiding survivors through the complaint process✅ A professional, adaptable template for drafting complaints✅ Tips for including key policy references to strengthen the complaint✅ Suggested questions to ensure accountability and meaningful responses Use this template as a tool to: Advocate effectively on behalf of survivors (with consent) Provide clear, practical guidance for self-advocacy Ensure complaints are structured, policy-backed, and outcome-focused 💡 Remember: Always check in with the survivor about their desired outcome (e.g., apology, officer learning, review of case) and maintain an empowerment-based approach throughout. Disclaimer: This resource was created by Mayameen Meftahi BEM of BeyondTrauma Academy CIC specifically for BTAN members. It may be used and adapted, but please credit the original author when sharing or modifying. Police-Complaints-Guidance-Template.pdf

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