CPS For You

Our aim is to reduce crime and the fear of crime and to make South Yorkshire a safer place in which to live. These are some of the strategies we have put in place to achieve this.

Anti Social Behaviour

CPS South Yorkshire works with the Police and Local Authorities to tackle nuisance neighbours, vandals and public disorder on behalf of local residents. Find out more about tackling anti social behaviour.

Disability

Safety and Security, and the right to live free from fear and harassment, are fundamental human rights and the CPS recognises the wider community impact of disability hate crime. Find out more about our disability hate crime policy launched in 2007.

Domestic Violence

When we are deciding whether or not to prosecute in cases involving domestic violence the safety of the victim, children and any other person involved is the prime consideration. Find out more about our approach to domestic violence.

Hate Crime

We prosecute racist and religious crime fairly, firmly and robustly. Find out more about how we tackle Hate crime.

Rape

We realise that victims of rape have difficult decision to make that will affect their lives and the lives of those close to them. Find out more about our approach to Rape.

Victims and Witnesses

We realise that victims of rape have difficult decision to make that will affect their lives and the lives of those close to them. Find out more about how we support victims and witnesses.

Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender

We recognise that crimes committed against lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people often don't get reported to the police. Find out more about how we approach crimes against people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender.

Young Offenders

More than 25% of all known offenders are between 10 and 17 years of age. Find out more about what we are doing to tackle the problem of young offenders.