Our safety
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Children and young people are
passionate about
• Safeguarding - family problems, abuse or neglect
• Online safety and abuse
• Getting help before things get too much
• Safety on our streets - feeling
confident to walk around their
neighbourhood at night
• Having places to go and things
to do in their communities
What children and young people
said about their safety
How we'll all know if we've made a
difference
• The voices of children and young people are
heard in conversations about safety in
communities and support is provided where it is
most needed
• Greater understanding of the impact of online
abuse and accessible places to go for help
• Greater, and earlier, support about online abuse
provided from schools
• Children and young people feel safe and are not
subjected to harassment, neglect, or abuse -
both online and in person
• Long-term support for families is in place
• More families know about the 'Team Around'
approach, which involves professionals such as
social workers, nurseries, school staff, and health
workers supporting families and young children
• Lots of early help is available to access before
things become too much
• Fewer reported incidents
of harassment, discrimination,
homophobic and
racial abuse
• Safe outdoor spaces for
children and young people
• Affordable, accessible local
activities and facilities - not
just in school holidays
How children and young people
should feel
"I love where I live, it's a good community,
everyone is friendly and open."
"I think that a community is a place where
you are safe and being around people you
trust."
"I feel like being part of a community is
having something in common with a group of
people."
"We just want somewhere to go, somewhere
decent to hang out and play and do
activities."
"I feel safe"
"My voice is heard"