Safety Net works with schools across Cumbria to deliver our prevention and support work to young people through a project called Your Space.
Our aim is to increase young people’s emotional resilience, self-esteem, and confidence to tackle situations that are impacting their well-being. Our work with young people and domestic or sexual abuse increases their awareness of how and when to ask for help and where to access support. Ultimately, this work prevents and reduces their vulnerability to abuse.
The services we offer include:
If you’re looking for further education on childhood sexual abuse, please visit this page.
Our 1 to 1 sessions and group work give young people a safe space to discuss and get support for issues which may affect their daily lives, such as:
Sessions are led by our trauma-informed practitioners and supported by the therapy team. Within each tailored session, we might explore healthy relationship skills, mindfulness techniques, art therapy, and coping strategies. The aim is for young people to develop resilience and confidence in tackling situations that are impacting their well-being.
Safety Net delivers peer group workshops and lessons in schools in Cumbria as part of the statutory RSE curriculum. We direct support for any young people who require it following each workshop. Topics covered include:
