Thames Valley Police, Cherwell District Council and the Cherwell Crime Partnership are working together with businesses across Cherwell to set up a Safe Place network. 

A ‘Safe Place’ is somewhere that provides initial support to anyone who feels lost and vulnerable when out and about in their community.

When a person uses a ‘Safe Place’ they will be;

•      Able to talk and be listened to

•      Reassured and feel ‘safe’

•      Supported and able to express what help they want

•      Offered time and a safe place to wait

Most businesses/publicly used locations will naturally already do this, Safe Places is a way of letting the community know you are able and willing to help, making you visible as part of the community to everyone.