Glasgow sees highest referrals to youth trauma service SAFE
The SAFE Project, run by child and youth care charity Kibble, offers support to children and families affected by crime, including those who have witnessed violence or abuse.
Since launching in 2021, SAFE has seen referrals triple, with 46 per cent coming from Glasgow.
Kibble said the high number of referrals in Glasgow highlights the link between crime, social inequality, and the need for trauma-informed services.
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Inverclyde and South Lanarkshire accounted for 24 per cent of referrals, followed by Renfrewshire and East Ayrshire.
Dan Johnson, executive director and forensic psychologist at Kibble, said: "The trauma caused by crime in childhood can affect every part of a young person's life, from relationships and learning to their long-term mental health.
"The SAFE Project is designed to wrap around the whole family, offering therapy, advocacy and practical support when it's needed most.
"What we're seeing is a level of unmet need that's both sobering and deeply motivating.
"We're proud that SAFE is already changing lives and that families from Glasgow to the Borders are finding their way to us."
To date, the project has reached more than 400 young people and their families across 22 local authority areas in Scotland.
Earlier this year, the charity secured funding from the Scottish Government's Victim-Centred Approach Fund to continue the SAFE Project into 2025/26, with indicative support for 2026/27.
Mr Johnson said: "Supporting young people affected by crime isn't the responsibility of one service alone, instead it takes a network of professionals working together.
"That's why a core part of SAFE is helping educators, social workers and police navigate the impact of trauma.
"By equipping those on the frontline with psychological insight and practical advice, we're building a more joined-up, trauma-informed system that can respond more effectively and compassionately to the needs of young victims and witnesses."
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Glasgow Times
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- Glasgow Times
Glasgow sees highest referrals to youth trauma service SAFE
The SAFE Project, run by child and youth care charity Kibble, offers support to children and families affected by crime, including those who have witnessed violence or abuse. Since launching in 2021, SAFE has seen referrals triple, with 46 per cent coming from Glasgow. Kibble said the high number of referrals in Glasgow highlights the link between crime, social inequality, and the need for trauma-informed services. Read more: 'We never gave up': Family's heartbreaking tribute as body of missing teen found Loads of new homes to be built on site of destroyed Glasgow tower blocks Rangers make decision on Oumar Camara as Andrew Cavenagh takeover has impact Inverclyde and South Lanarkshire accounted for 24 per cent of referrals, followed by Renfrewshire and East Ayrshire. Dan Johnson, executive director and forensic psychologist at Kibble, said: "The trauma caused by crime in childhood can affect every part of a young person's life, from relationships and learning to their long-term mental health. "The SAFE Project is designed to wrap around the whole family, offering therapy, advocacy and practical support when it's needed most. "What we're seeing is a level of unmet need that's both sobering and deeply motivating. "We're proud that SAFE is already changing lives and that families from Glasgow to the Borders are finding their way to us." To date, the project has reached more than 400 young people and their families across 22 local authority areas in Scotland. Earlier this year, the charity secured funding from the Scottish Government's Victim-Centred Approach Fund to continue the SAFE Project into 2025/26, with indicative support for 2026/27. Mr Johnson said: "Supporting young people affected by crime isn't the responsibility of one service alone, instead it takes a network of professionals working together. "That's why a core part of SAFE is helping educators, social workers and police navigate the impact of trauma. "By equipping those on the frontline with psychological insight and practical advice, we're building a more joined-up, trauma-informed system that can respond more effectively and compassionately to the needs of young victims and witnesses."
Sky News
5 hours ago
- Sky News
Diddy trial latest: Ex-girlfriend 'Jane' tells of sexual encounter with 'cowboy wearing heels' at Trump International hotel
Warning: The updates below contain graphic details of alleged sex trafficking. An anonymous former girlfriend and alleged victim of Sean "Diddy" Combs - known only as Jane - is giving evidence on the 19th day of his trial. Follow the latest below. 15:49:45 'I am not a porn star,' Jane told Diddy, as she reached breaking point The following month, in October 2023, Jane says she was reaching breaking point over Diddy's sexual demands. She says she responded to a text he sent her saying he was "missing" her by saying "call someone else… I don't want to be trapped performing loveless, cold sex". She describes feeling "frustrated" at the pressure she felt was on her to earn "love, respect and romance" from Diddy. Jane says she said she told Diddy she wanted to stop having sex with other men, telling him "sex is sacred to me" and that doing drugs and performing sex for days was "creating a war inside me". Jane can be seen wiping tears from her face, with her head down, as the court takes a brief break. 15:35:42 Jane describes sex with 'cowboy wearing heels' at Trump International Jane describes coming to New York the day after their text argument, saying Diddy had told her he "missed" her and she had calmed down. She says Diddy had told her he would take her for dinner and shopping, and she had believed there would be no "hotel nights" during the stay. However, she says once the plane had taken off, she had received a message from Diddy saying he wanted a hotel night. Jane says: "I took a deep breath. I was upset and a little disappointed." Becoming emotional, with her voice cracking, Jane says Diddy warned her of a "surprise" which she said was him introducing her to a new escort, sending her a picture of a "cowboy wearing heels". She says she met Diddy at the Trump International Hotel & Tower New York, where she was given ecstasy and then, wearing lingerie, had sex with the escort called "Cabrel" in front of Diddy. She says she felt "discomfort" about having such nights "sprung" on her. She says she went on to have sex with the same escort in Miami, too, as Diddy had been "very happy" with his performance. 15:13:24 'I'm doing things that make me feel disgusting with myself,' Jane tells jury Last week, we learned that Diddy was still paying Jane's rent. She has lived in her home for over two years. Describing her feelings over her house, she tells the jury she had begun to feel "guilt trippy things". She says the agreement "made me feel like I had to perform" sex for housing. Jane says she didn't want to feel "obligated" to have sex with Diddy, to "put a roof over my head". She writes in messages to Diddy that she is "doing things that make me feel disgusting with myself," going on to say, "I don't want to keep feeling like this any more". Jane says she sent that message to both of Diddy's two phones, to make sure he got the message. Diddy replies to her: "Girl stop." 14:57:26 Jane says she warned Diddy: 'I don't want to be your hoe for the millionth time' As Jane begins giving evidence, she is being asked questions by prosecutor Maurene Comey. Comey asks her about a yacht trip to Miami. Jane says she had agreed to "partying" at a "hotel night" for two days, after which Diddy had promised he'd take her on the trip, but says it never happened. She says she later saw on social media that Diddy had taken the trip with another woman. She describes being "upset" after hearing Diddy boast during a podcast about "how much sex he had with his girlfriend" on the trip, but says Diddy was "dismissive" about her concerns. 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Proceedings at the federal court in Manhattan are due to start at around 2pm UK time. We are scheduled to hear more evidence today from a former partner of Combs, testifying under the pseudonym "Jane". It's her third day on the witness stand, as we begin week five of the trial. 22:31:00 What you need to know after day 18 of Diddy's trial - scroll down to catch up An anonymous former girlfriend and alleged victim of Sean "Diddy" Combs continued her evidence against the rapper on the 18th day of his sex-trafficking trial. If you're just checking in, here's a round-up of all the key updates: Jane began her evidence by telling jurors that Combs would become "incensed" if she asked for the "entertainer" to wear a condom, adding the rapper said he "didn't want to see a rubber while he was watching"; As she began to recall "hotel nights" she became emotional in court, saying she was given "multiple doses" of ecstasy to keep her awake with the longest session lasting around three days; She explained that she felt she had to take the drugs "because when I wouldn't it would just feel too real"; Recalling a sobriety party in Beverly Hills, she said she went to the bathroom after having sex with two men and threw up, but Combs told her "let's go, third guy is here"; Jane said Diddy would call an assistant or security when he ran out of drugs, and told the court she also picked up a "white envelope" of drugs and "put it in my luggage" for Combs; Explaining how "entertainers" were chosen, Jane said Combs chose who took part in the hotel nights at first, before she then started to pick them from late 2021 because she "didn't like to be surprised by a stranger"; But she recalled one occasion when she was "repulsed" by an entertainer who she described as being "really sweaty" and "smelled"; Jane said Combs filmed hotel nights "several times" and even directed what he wanted her to do - from putting baby oil on the man to touching herself; The rapper also asked her to get nipple piercings because "that's what he wanted from his girl" and paid for her veneers as "he didn't like my teeth"; In a voice note played out to jurors, Combs told Jane "I can do whatever the f*** I want" after she said she needed a "breather and a break" from him; Jane will return to the stand to continue her evidence on Monday. 21:59:59 Court finishes for the day It's just reaching 5pm in New York, and that's all we're going to hear from Jane today. 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BBC News
5 hours ago
- BBC News
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