Open Letter to Abertay University – Response to the Outcome of the JIMS Lecture Investigation.
Dear Principal and Vice-Chancellor, I am writing to you in my capacity as the founder of Unseen Victims CIC, an organisation that supports in part, individuals and families affected by sexual harm, coercion, and complex victim dynamics. I am contacting you following the recent investigation into the lecture involving an external speaker affiliated with Justice […]
Introduce Independent Auditing of Police Complaints in England and Wales 🚨👮🚓
It’s not every day that a petition is accepted and published by the UK Parliament. Each year, thousands of petitions are submitted, but only a portion are approved to go live on the official Parliament website. Of those that are published, the vast majority attract only a few hundred signatures and never gain wider attention. […]
Unseen Victims Response to HMIP: Ensuring Safety, Wellbeing and Hope Begins with Families Report, March, 2026.
Unseen Victims CIC welcomes the focus of HM Inspectorate of Prisons’ report “Safety, Wellbeing and Hope: The Untapped Potential of Family Contact in Prisons.” We fully support the recognition that families play a vital role in improving outcomes for individuals within the justice system. However, we believe there is a critical gap that must be […]
Recognised by the High Sheriff of Cumbria: Continuing Our Support for Families ❤️🎖️🏆🙏
We are incredibly honoured to have received an award from the High Sheriff of Cumbria in recognition of our work supporting families affected by the justice system. This award reflects the reality faced by many families when a loved one is arrested or sent to prison—an experience that can be sudden, overwhelming, and deeply isolating. […]
Matthew Good – Grants For Good Runner Up 🏆
We are proud to be supported by the Matthew Good Foundation, whose commitment to social justice and community-led change aligns closely with our mission at Unseen Victims. We are proud to be supported by the Matthew Good Foundation: https://www.matthewgoodfoundation.org/project/unseen-victims/ This funding will helped Unseen Victims reach more families affected by a loved one’s involvement in […]
Unseen Victims Celebrated as Runner-Up in the Outstanding Lived Experience Organisation Category …🏆❤️💪💫🥈
Unseen Victims is incredibly proud to announce that we have been awarded Second Place in the “Outstanding Lived Experience Organisation” category — a powerful recognition of the work we do to support families and loved ones affected by the criminal justice system. We want to extend our heartfelt THANK YOU to the Criminal Justice Alliance […]
SUBSTACK – Read Our Articles Here …
Introducing Our Weekly Insight Series: Join Us on Substack At Unseen Victims CIC, our mission has always been to shine a light on the often-hidden impact of incarceration — not just on the person serving time, but on the families, friends and entire support network left behind. Today, we’re thrilled to announce an exciting new […]
Support Unseen Victims Crowdfunder – Help Families in Crisis ❤️❤️❤️
Unseen Victims CIC has launched a dedicated support initiative for families whose loved ones are arrested during free speech demonstrations and protest rallies across the UK. With over 200 individuals supported so far this year alone, the CIC is working tirelessly to ensure no family is left isolated during one of the most frightening and […]
Why FAMILIES must be involved in conversations about rehabilitation …
Families as Unsupported Pillars of Prisoner Rehabilitation – THIS HAS TO CHANGE! Read Emma Wells’ latest published article below…. The Missing Piece In Prison Rehabilitation: Families Must Be Part Of The Conversation Although strong family support is widely promoted as essential for prisoner rehabilitation, families receive little actual support—especially around the time of release. They […]
Safeguarding Before Trust: The Hard Truth Families Need to Hear….
Read Emma Wells, founder Unseen Victims latest substack here: Unseen Victims: The Craig France Case Shows the Hidden Risks of Bail for Families At Unseen Victims, we often support families blindsided by the arrest of someone they trusted—a partner, parent, sibling, or child. What makes this trauma even more devastating is how little they’re told. […]