Meet the Team

The people behind supporting young Londoners, families and
communities to live free from violence and exploitation.

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Nabeela Yousaf

Service Delivery Lead - Development

Nabeela has over 12 years of experience working with children and young people, including roles in PRUs and SEBD schools, as well as supervising reparation sessions for Camden Youth Offending Service. Since joining Safer London in 2018, she has progressed from a frontline Practitioner, specialising in supporting girls and young women affected by violence and exploitation, to her current role as Service Delivery Lead.

Passionate about supporting marginalised, vulnerable and isolated young people affected by exploitation and violence, Nabeela enjoyed frontline work and now finds fulfilment in seeing her staff have the same impact. In her new role, she aims to develop services that address emerging needs and reach more young Londoners and their families.

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Alyson Henry

Service Delivery Lead - VESS London

Alyson is Service Delivery Lead for the Violence and Exploitation Support Service (VESS) in London, where she oversees the strategic and operational delivery of the service which support young Londoners and families.

With over 20 years of experience working directly with vulnerable children and adults, Alyson began her career in the direct delivery and management of drug support and criminal justice services. Her career spans both frontline practice and leadership roles, giving her a deep understanding of the complex challenges faced by those she supports. Alyson holds a degree in Social Work.

She is deeply committed to the safety and welfare of children and young people, with a particular passion for supporting care leavers as they transition into adulthood.

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Helen Green

Marketing and Communications Manager

Helen oversees all internal and external communications at Safer London, with a focus on supporting income generation and amplifying young Londoners voices and experiences. She has 10 years of experience in communications, having worked across the commercial, private and charity sectors.

Helen is passionate about the safeguarding and welfare of young Londoners and families and this value guides her decision making. She is an advocate for the ethical use of storytellers within the media, ensuring they are able to tell their stories in a way that is authentic and safe.

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Craig Archer

Information Governance and IT Lead

Craig is Information Governance and IT Lead