FOR Cardiff is working in partnership with businesses across the city to transform them into ‘Safe Places’ – becoming part of an accessible, nationwide, network of support where anyone feeling intimidated, at risk or scared can take refuge.
Whether it’s just to have a conversation, to call a friend, ask someone to call a cab, or even to dial 999 – these are places where a friendly face is guaranteed, and support will be always be provided.
Once you’re signed up as a ‘Safe Place’, you will be added to the Safe Places app, where users are able to access and identify the network of open doors available to them on their route home.
The app is free to download now from both the App Store and Google play.
Note that the app has ‘Get me to my nearest Safe Place Now’ (Panic button) which immediately directs you to the nearest open Safe Place. If no Safe Place is located within a 15-minute walk it will automatically offer to call the non-emergency 101 number to get help over the phone.
Cardiff’s Safe Places:
Become a Safe Place:
Being a ‘Safe Place’ is more than just a tick box – it’s a continued commitment to ensuring support to any person feeling intimidated, scared or at risk in Cardiff with a friendly face and open door.
By registering as a ‘Safe Place’, you be placed on the Safe Places National Network and will appear as a Safe Place location on the app.
Read and download our toolkit here to find out more about how to become a ‘Safe Place’, including training and resources.