CYP Now - What have police and crime commissioners done for young people?

It is more than 10 years since the first police and crime commissioners were elected in England and Wales. Joe Lepper explores what they have achieved for children, young people and families.

Hampshire PCC Donna Jones uses government funding to invest in crime diversion schemes and workshops for young people on healthy relationships and exploitation

First elected in 2012, police and crime commissioners were created by the Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government to hold local forces to account.

Their powers are wide-ranging, from setting local policing priorities through police and crime plans and commissioning services, to the hiring and firing of chief constables.

But how successful are they in promoting the views of young people and ensuring local forces are keeping them safe?

Children's campaigners are concerned specific groups of vulnerable children such as those with experience of care are not being prioritised or listened to.

However, representative body the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) maintains the role is effectively supporting young people.

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