Safe Havens


Safe Havens is a scheme that aims to make the most of the many buildings around our cities. Paul Dickenson said: “We wanted to use the already existing infrastructure, with the existing 24/7 workforce, to provide a short-term refuge for someone to keep safe.” Working with Croma Security Solutions, they are developing the Safe Haven app.


Operation Reframe, City of London Police


Inspector Caroline Hay and Chief Inspector Sarah Dobinson provided an insight into Operation Reframe, a high-visibility partnership in the City of London with the aim of making the City safer. This includes a welfare tent at Liverpool Street station staffed by the Samaritans with partners St Johns Ambulance and the SIA. They are constantly evolving their measures, including tackling drink spiking, bystander and Ask Angela training.


Security Partnerships


David Ward CSyP from the City Security Council (CSC) described how they can offer part of the solution: “The CSC reach is impressive so we can educate security officers about VAWG. We can help identify safe havens – make these places identifiable, properly equipped, and train staff.”


Chris Smith CSyP from the Security Institute explained how this membership organisation for those working in security can help influence and work in partnership. They host seminars and webinars bringing together senior influencers, police and security organisations.


What can I do?


Each speaker highlighted what individuals and organisations can do to support efforts to tackle VAWG and DA:


Download the BTP Railway Guardian App


DCS Furnell from the BTP encourages everyone to download their Railway Guardian App (available for iPhones and Android). This enables you to report crimes and concerns and be an active bystander.


Text 61016 to report a crime on the rail network


DCS Furnell also reminded


everyone that you can text 61016 to report any crime on the railway network. Use this number if concerned about your or someone else’s safety.


Violence against women


& girls Make the White Ribbon promise


Anthea Sully, White Ribbon UK, asks everyone to make the White Ribbon promise: I promise never to commit, excuse or remain silent about men's violence against women.


Join the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse – EIDA


Susan Bright, CEO of EIDA, explained how EIDA brings together experience and expertise so all business can support their staff. EIDA provides tools and resources, including a template domestic abuse policy, helps businesses to share best practice and works with government and other partners to ensure employers are equipped to support people enduring or recovering from domestic abuse and to address the negative behaviours of perpetrators. You can join for free here: EIDA.org.UK


Sign up to the Mayor of London’s Women’s Night Safety Charter


Sarah Walker from Safer Business Network explained that any organisation that operates at night can nominate a champion to share guidance with staff and customers; spread the word via social media and newsletters; provide ways of getting help and advice; give training. Sign up to the charter here: London.gov.uk/womensnightsafety


Attend Wave training events


Safer Business Network is putting on a host of free WAVE (welfare and


Susan Bright, CEO, EIDA


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Working Together in Partnership to Make a Difference


Valeria Cadena, Community Safer Manager from the City of London Corporation concluded with how positive it was to hear from so many people – working together in partnership. She said: “We can support each other with our complementary strength skills and expertise.”


Lucy D’Orsi said: “UK companies can make a difference – can effect real change. We have seen the impact on Counter Terrorism: the level of collaboration was exceptional. Our community can create a hostile environment for CT, so we can do this for VAWG.”


Don Randall thanked all the speakers, attendees and sponsors Unitrust, QCIC and City of London Corporation for hosting the event. All speakers will make up the core committee of the team that will take the results of this useful and valuable meeting forward.


Andrea Berkoff Editor, City Security magazine


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