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Lucy Gould is an experienced professional currently serving as the National Homicide Service Team Leader and Independent Victim Advocate Team Leader at Victim Support since January 2022. In this role, Lucy acts as the Designated Safeguarding Officer for North Yorkshire and participates in the Children and Young People Community of Practice. Previous positions include Domestic Abuse Officer at North Yorkshire Police and Claims Handler at NFU Mutual, where responsibilities included managing claims and identifying fraud indicators. Lucy's educational background encompasses a PhD in Social Sciences from the University of Gloucestershire and a Master's in Criminology and Criminal Justice from The University of Edinburgh. Additionally, Lucy holds a Bachelor's degree in Crime and Criminal Justice from the University of York, complemented by leadership roles such as Head Contact for First Year Students at the University of York Students' Union.