The difference we make
Young Londoner who accessed Safer London support
When I met my worker she was always outgoing and always made sure I was comfortable no matter where we were or what we would converse about. I’ve learnt how to contain anger, how to motivate myself when things get tough and how to not give up on my survival.
At Safer London, we are committed to working alongside young Londoners and families and impacted by violence and exploitation, to create long lasting impactful change.
We continuously assess our work, reviewing our reach and impact. This ongoing process allows us to celebrate our successes, learn from our challenges and identify new ways to grow as an organisation. By doing so, we can extend our support even further, ensuring that more young Londoners and their families have access to the help they need.
Last year
young Londoners & parents reached through all our programmes & support
young Londoners were supported one-to-one by Safer London Caseworkers
parents/carers were supported one-to-one
Our work has a significant impact on the lives of young Londoners, their families and peers. In the past year:
- 1021 young Londoners were reached through all our programmes and support.
- 453 young Londoners received dedicated one-to-one support from our specialist and expert caseworkers.
- 15 young Londoners participated in our youth voice and participation programme as Safer London VIPs.
- 189 parents and carers received support through our programmes, with 39 receiving one-to-one guidance from our caseworkers.
The outcomes of our support
80% of young Londoners reported feeling safer and less affected by violence after engaging with us.
89% reported improved relationships, whether with family members, peers or within their communities.
The outcomes of our support:
- 80% of young Londoners reported feeling safer and less affected by violence after engaging with us.
- 84% of young Londoners expressed confidence in navigating their environments more safely.
- 85% of young Londoners developed stronger coping strategies to manage the challenges they face.
- 89% reported improved relationships, whether with family members, peers, or within their communities.
Find out more about the difference we made in our latest Impact and Accountability report
CLICK HEREThese numbers reflect the real and lasting change we help to bring about in the lives of young Londoners.
But we don’t stop there. We know that the landscape of violence and exploitation is always evolving, so we continue to review our practices and outcomes to ensure we are always learning, improving, and adapting to meet the needs of those we serve.
We remain dedicated to empowering young Londoners and their families, and with every new insight we grow stronger in our mission to build safer futures for all young Londoners.
Real 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.