Safe Havens
Safe Havens
Safe Havens are a way for you to easily get support from local businesses. They provide a safe space for women, to help support them in moments of vulnerability or simply support them on their onward journey.
Safe Havens can help by:
- providing a friendly face and reassurance
- calling the police or family or friends
- simply giving you directions or public transport information
Using your space as a Safe Haven
If you are interested in becoming a Safe Haven, a temporary place of refuge for people who might need help with their journey home, please complete the Safe Haven Expression of Interest form.
The basic criteria for providing a Safe Haven includes:
- access to water (could be bottled), electricity, wi-fi or a landline telephone
- charging point for mobile phones with an extension lead if required
- a chair or a seat
- access to a toilet if required
- safe haven logo displayed in a window or door
- rained staff with a list of support network contact details and relevant public liability insurance.
In addition, at least one of the following is needed:
- body Cameras are to be worn by staff
- staff to have DBS checks completed
- two members of staff must be present when an individual is in the Safe Haven
- the safe haven area must be covered by working CCTV
Training to staff will be offered for free to enable the venue employees to feel confident in dealing with members of the public, bearing in mind that we cannot provide specialist support.