The difference we make
Every year we review and assess our reach and impact. By doing this we celebrate our successes, as well as acknowledge our shortcomings.
Only by doing this can we learn and grow as an organisation, enabling us to further extend our reach and support more young Londoners, their families and communities impacted by violence and exploitation.
Last year
young Londoners and families reached
young Londoners were supported one-to-one
parents/carers were supported one-to-one
Last year we witnessed a rise in complex cases, with a record number of safeguarding concerns raised.
It is clear that many young Londoners continue to face various pressures. Pressures that build up like water behind a dam.
Over time, the weight of these challenges steadily builds against the dam’s walls, cracks begin to form, and eventually, a breaking point emerges – a moment when the dam can no longer withstand the mounting pressure. It gives way.
While Safer London may not have the power to repair the cracks in the dam itself, what we can do is scaffold a comprehensive programme of support around each young Londoner.
Last year we worked hard to ensure our services and support did just that. We looked at the data, we looked at emerging themes seen throughout our work, and we made necessary and vital changes.
Through a person-centred, trauma-informed approach and by working in collaboration and partnership with external agencies, as well as the young Londoners themselves, we are working to ensure that no young Londoner is left adrift, enabling them to rise above the turbulent waters they face.
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CLICK HEREReal Stories
We’ve helped a lot of young Londoners throughout the years
Isabella
"When I received Isabella’s case, she was on a Child in Need (CIN) plan due to concerns around criminal exploitation and regular drug use. She had been excluded from school multiple times for smoking cannabis and had a history of violent behaviour. I can imagine that other professionals would perceive Isabella as challenging due to her violent history, but she was fine. I treated her like any other young person. We started by establishing boundaries. Maintaining consistency also really helped. I called her every week and was there for her when she needed me."
Isabella, a young girl facing criminal exploitation and substance misuse, struggled with trust and had been let down by professionals in the past. Kamisha, her Safer London caseworker, treated her differently by offering consistent, patient, and non-judgmental support. Kamisha took the time to understand Isabella's experiences and built trust gradually.