It was back in 2016 when Safer London was first commissioned to deliver direct one to one interventions to young Londoners affected by violence. Back then the service was known as London Gang Exit (LGE). Since it all started, a lot has changed. We moved away from calling our service LGE or London Gang Exit...
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Like many others we read the ‘Child Q’ practice review in horror and disbelief. The report described the traumatic dehumanisation of a 15-year-old Black girl. Many organisations have already made their statements on this ‘story’. You may wonder why we have waited until now to make ours. In truth we were angry and deeply upset. We have chosen to reflect, rather than react....
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Today it was announced that the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) has increased their investment in our work, providing additional funding that will allow us to reach more young Londoners. This announcement strengthens Mayor Of London Sadiq Khan’s commitment to continue supporting young Londoners impacted by violence, as he embarks on his second term as Mayor....
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The lives of young Londoners are complex. Especially those that are impacted by violence and exploitation. Traditional safeguarding approaches and interventions in the UK, tend to solely look at the young person who has been identified as at risk and their immediate family setting. They can often fail to look at the wider context of their lives....
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