The way someone presents when they’re in custody doesn't tell the full story. Hundreds of young women across the UK are being exploited into their situation. They need help and support. We're asking professionals to exercise their professional curiosity, ask the questions they should be asking. By understanding, they could protect a young woman from future harm.
See Beyond provides information, resources and guidance for criminal justice sector professionals and practitioners to look beyond what they see and provide support to young women displaying harmful behaviours.
"I got arrested, it wasn’t even those officers that were horrible to me, It was the ones in the station. It was hard to believe they really cared" - Young woman who took part in research for See Beyond
The recommendations and guidance for professionals, as well as resources for young women in custody, have been shaped by the voices and experiences of young women who have been impacted by violence and exploitation. Safer London caseworkers, who specialise in supporting young women affected by these issues, also contributed their expertise and knowledge throughout the development process.
The See Beyond toolkit and associated assets, including this promotional film, were created with the support of Barrow Cadbury Trust. Barrow Cadbury Trust is an independent charity who use all their resources for social justice. www.barrowcadbury.org.uk
At Safer London, we work with young Londoners and families who’ve already experienced harm and trauma as a result of violence and exploitation.
The young Londoners we work alongside have been harmed, some have harmed others - all deserve someone to stand by them. We provide consistent, trauma-informed support to children and young people affected by criminal exploitation, sexual exploitation and sexual violence, violence in the community and peer-to-peer harm
We work directly in the community, walking alongside young Londoners - helping them move from crisis to stability, and from harm to hope.
We align with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
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