Young Londoners affected by Sexual Violence
Safer London is closed over the festive season
Safer London will be closed from 24th December to 2nd January for the festive season.
Our referral form will remain open during this time; however, please note that we will not process any referrals until after 2nd January.
If you have a safeguarding concern about someone you have already referred, please be aware that we will not be available to support until after 2nd January. If your concern is urgent, please seek support from alternative safeguarding services during this period.
If you are a young Londoner, a parent, or a carer looking to refer yourself or your family to our services, we recommend waiting until the New Year to do so. In the meantime, there are other services and resources available to assist you. If you are in crisis or an emergency, please call 999.
Our team of Sexual Violence Caseworkers specialise in providing assessment and trauma-informed support to young Londoners who have experienced sexual assault and violence.
With a focus on those at high risk of serious harm, our caseworkers offer comprehensive, long-term assistance to those affected.
For up to two years young Londoners will work with a dedciated Caseworker who is experienced in working alongside children and young people affected by sexual violence and assault.
Collaborating closely with young Londoners, our caseworkers help victims/survivors to overcome the trauma they've experienced, as well support them to access further support and specialist services when needed. Additionally, they work within professional networks to advocate for the rights and protection of young Londoners, including supporting young Londoners in court proceedings.
As part of our commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and support, and to ensure each Young Londoner receives the person-centred engagement they deserve, we are implementing a temporary pause in accepting referrals due to overcapacity.
The pause in accepting referrals will be regularly reviewed, and we do not anticipate it lasting for an extended period. We plan to resume normal operations as soon as possible and will update this page as soon as we are able to reopen.
Frequently asked questions
What does the support look like?
The Safer London Caseworker will work with young Londoners on a one-to-one basis and the intervention is tailored to meet the young Londoner’s needs. This includes support and guidance around safety awareness, improving health and emotional well-being, as well as improving relationships with peers and family dynamics.
Sessions are delivered in a place that is safe for the young Londoner, whether this be at school or elsewhere in the community.
Young Londoners may also be allocated a secondary worker who specialises in any of the areas of emotional wellbeing, housing and resettlement, education, training and employment and harmful sexual behaviours.
Interventions can last anywhere up to 2 years dependent on the young Londoner’s needs. The length of the intervention is decided on a case-by-case basis and is reviewed regularly throughout the intervention.
I can't access the referral form
Make sure you are using Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge when accessing the link. Other issues not allowing the form to open could include:
- An unstable internet connection.
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The referral form is asking me for a log in
If you are asked for a log in to access the form this is because you either have bookmarked the referral link or copied and pasted the link from your browser window.
Every time you wish to put in a new referral, you must do so by coming back to this page and clicking the link to the online form.
I am in the form, but I am unsure what information is required to complete it
Please check the ‘How to Make a Referral’ section on this page. If you need further assistance in completing the form please email our Front Door team referrals@saferlondon.org.uk.