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Safety Matters Week: Learn real life skills that keep you safe
Safety matters – but what does being “safe” mean?
It’s about knowing what to do if someone collapses in front of you, being able to look after a friend who’s had too much to drink, or spotting red flags in a relationship before things escalate.
Safety Matters Week is a week full of interactive workshops, where you can learn practical skills and life hacks, so that you know what to do if you are ever in a tricky situation. This week will take place over half term, between Monday 16 February and Friday 20 February.
The week is brought to you by Hackney Council’s Community Safety Team and Hackney Youth Parliament.
See what’s on below:
Monday 16 February
The Lows of Getting High
📍The Edge Youth Hub, London N4 1SN
⏰ 17:00-18:00
How to keep yourself and others safe when under the influence of substances, workshop with the Young Hackney Substance Misuse Service.
Any questions about this session, email yhsms@hackney.gov.uk
Knowing Exploitation workshop
📍The Edge Youth Hub, London N4 1SN
⏰ 17:00-18:00
How do you know when someone is taking advantage of you? Learn how to spot the signs of exploitation and where to go for help with Young Hackney.
Any questions about this session, email yh.online@hackney.gov.uk
Tuesday 17 February
Prep & Protect: Cooking Smart, Staying Safe
📍The Edge Youth Hub, London N4 1SN,
⏰ 13:45-15:00 & 17:30-19:00
Learn how to cook affordable meals and make food last with Young Hackney. The earlier session is for young people aged 10-13 and the later session is for 13-19 year olds.
Any questions about this session, email yh.online@hackney.gov.uk
Stop and Search Know Your Rights
📍Forest Road Youth Hub, E8 3BY
⏰ 17:30-19:00
Join this workshop with Young Hackney and the Met Police and get all your questions answered about Stop & Search.
Any questions about this session, email yh.online@hackney.gov.uk
County Lines Awareness Webinar for Parents/Carers
⏰ 17:00-19:00
This session is aimed at parents/carers(including foster carers/grandparents) to gain an understanding of the important issues surrounding county lines, as well as the impact that it can have on young people and their families, and the support that is available to young people who are impacted/suffering from County Lines and Criminal Exploitation.
Broken Heart? Broken Condom?
📍Concorde Youth Hub, Kingsmead Way, London E9 5PP
⏰ 18:30-20:30
How to keep yourself safe in relationships workshop with the Young Hackney Health and Wellbeing team.
Any questions about this session, email yh.online@hackney.gov.uk
Wednesday 18 February
Knowing Exploitation workshop: Young men’s workshop
📍Forest Road Youth Hub, E8 3BY
⏰ 18:30-19:30
How do you know when someone is taking advantage of you? Learn how to spot the signs of exploitation and where to go for help with Young Hackney.
Any questions about this session, email yh.online@hackney.gov.uk
Knowing Exploitation workshop: Hackney Marsh Adventure Playground
📍Hackney March Adventure Playground, E9 5PP
⏰ 16:00-17:00
How do you know when someone is taking advantage of you? Learn how to spot the signs of exploitation and where to go for help with Young Hackney.
Any questions about this session, email yh.online@hackney.gov.uk
Prep & Protect: Cooking Smart, Staying Safe
📍The Edge Youth Hub, London N4 1SN,
⏰ 13:45-15:00 & 17:30-19:00
Learn how to cook affordable meals and make food last with Young Hackney. The earlier session is for young people aged 10-13 and the later session is for 13-19 year olds.
Any questions about this session, email yh.online@hackney.gov.uk
Immediate Theatre Screening
📍Rio Cinema, 107 Kingsland High St, E8 2PB
⏰ 13:00-16:00
Immediate Theatre warmly invites you to an exclusive screening of Don’t Disappear In Silence — a powerful and thought-provoking live performance recording that brings real stories, real experiences, and real consequences to the forefront. Taking place on Wednesday, 18 February, the screening will be followed by an interactive workshop exploring the themes and material of the piece.
Stop and Search Know Your Rights
📍The Edge Youth Hub, N4 1SN
⏰ 16:30-18:00
Join this workshop with Young Hackney and the Met Police and get all your questions answered about Stop & Search.
Any questions about this session, email yh.online@hackney.gov.uk
Bleed control and CPR sessions with the Detached & Outreach team and Your Stance
📍 Departure point: Hackney Town Hall, E8 1EA
⏰ 16:00 – 18:00
Learn essential skills like how to control bleeding, control and CPR techniques. If you have any questions, contact Jamie Southwell at 07353168573.
Broken Heart? Broken Condom?
📍Forest Road Youth Hub, E8 3BY
⏰ 17:00-18:00 & 19:00-20:00
How to keep yourself safe in relationships workshop with the Young Hackney Health and Wellbeing team.
Any questions about this session, email yh.online@hackney.gov.uk
Thursday 19 February
Broken Heart? Broken Condom?
📍The Edge Youth Hub, London N4 1SN
⏰ 15:00-16:00 & 17:00-18:00
How to keep yourself safe in relationships workshop with the Young Hackney Health and Wellbeing team.
Any questions about this session, email yh.online@hackney.gov.uk
Knowing Exploitation workshop: Shoreditch Adventure Playground
📍Shoreditch Adventure Playground, N1 5EF
⏰ 16:00-17:00
How do you know when someone is taking advantage of you? Learn how to spot the signs of exploitation and where to go for help with Young Hackney.
Any questions about this session, email yh.online@hackney.gov.uk
Stay Smart: Phones, Theft & Cyber Safety.
📍The Edge Youth Hub, London N4 1SN
⏰ 16:00-17:30
Learn about how to stay safe online at this workshop brought to you by Fame Star Youth Theatre.
The Lows of Getting High
📍Forest Road Youth Hub, E8 3BY
⏰ 17:00-18:00
How to keep yourself and others safe when under the influence of substances, workshop with the Young Hackney Substance Misuse Service.
Any questions about this session, email yhsms@hackney.gov.uk
County Lines Awareness Webinar for Parents/Carers
⏰ 17:00-19:00
This session is aimed at parents/carers(including foster carers/grandparents) to gain an understanding of the important issues surrounding county lines, as well as the impact that it can have on young people and their families, and the support that is available to young people who are impacted/suffering from County Lines and Criminal Exploitation.
Bleed control and CPR sessions with the Detached & Outreach team and Your Stance
📍 Departure point: The Edge Youth Hub, N4 1SN
⏰ 18:00 – 20:00
Learn essential skills like how to control bleeding, control and CPR techniques. If you have any questions, contact Jamie Southwell at 07353168573.
Friday 20 February
Bleed control and CPR sessions with the Detached & Outreach team and Your Stance
📍 Departure point 29 Forest Road, London, E8 3BY
⏰ 18:00 – 20:00
Learn essential skills like how to control bleeding, control and CPR techniques. If you have any questions, contact Jamie Southwell at 07353168573.
Any questions about this session, email yh.online@hackney.gov.uk
