Safe and Sound

Who we are

SAFE AND SOUND WORKS TO KEEP CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE SAFE FROM EXPLOITATION, SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND ABUSE.

We provide support directly to children, young people in Derby and Derbyshire at risk of and affected by abuse and work to ensure that individuals receive the support they need to move forwards in their lives. Since 2002 we have, and continue to offer specialist casework, family support, outreach, education and youth activities.

We also offer an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) service to support young people through the Criminal Justice System (CJS) following sexual abuse.

We are committed to raising awareness of these issues within schools and community groups and firmly believe in early intervention in these environments to prevent young people becoming victims of child sexual exploitation in the first place.

We work at a national level to support the development of policy and response to the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children and young people.

Our culture and values

SAFE We listen, value people’s views, and support them to have a voice. We are trusted supporters and advocates. SOUND We build open, honest, and equitable relationships, managing risk so young people and families can move forward. 

Our vision

To always be there when young people need us and to prevent exploitation wherever and however we can.