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26th Aug 2020 |

If we want to get a safeguarding response for a young person we can refer them. Why can’t we do the same if we’ve got a safeguarding concern about a place?

Can more be done to work with the spaces and places young Londoners spend their time to help protect them from violence and exploitation?...

14th Aug 2020 |

Posted by Helen Green

BAME Online Fundraising Conference the beginning of significant sector change

In July, Safer London Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser Olivia Andrews attended the first BAME Online Fundraising Conference. Created by Fundraising Everywhere, curated by Income Generation consultant Martha Awojobi, and co-hosted by British Red Cross Supporter Experience Lead Camille St-Omer Donaldson, the day provided valuable insight....

22nd Jul 2020 |

Posted by Helen Green

Putting the voices of young Londoners at the heart of what we do

As I attended the final event linked to the launch of the final report of the Youth Violence Commission, I’ve been reflecting on how powerful children and young people’s voices can be, and yet how often they are simply overlooked, dismissed or simply plundered for others benefit....

16th Jul 2020 |

Posted by Helen Green

Some services try to support victims. Other services work with perpetrators. What if the person you’re working with is both?

By labelling young Londoners as either victims or perpetrators are we helping them? Or is this more detrimental to their journey to a positive future?...