We have launched a new safety initiative to help protect vulnerable people when they’re out and about in Suffolk.
The ‘Stay Safe’ scheme, which was launched in Felixstowe ahead of its county-wide roll out, will give ‘Stay Safe’ cards to young people and adults with learning disabilities. The cards, which provide vital information about the card holder as well as helpful contact details, are there to give the person more confidence when leaving the house and enable them to be more independent in every day life.
County Councillor Kathy Gosling, Portfolio Holder for Sport, Culture, Diversity, Health and Well Being said;
“All those involved in the project recognise the need for all individuals to feel safe in their environment and understand the importance of having places they can identify as safe places to go for help if necessary.
"I am absolutely delighted that a scheme of this kind is being launched in our county. It will give vulnerable people a sense of safety and security should they find themselves in a challenging situation.”
The scheme is a project run by Suffolk's Hate Crime Service, in partnership with Suffolk Acre, learning disability groups and Suffolk Youth Parliament.
Card holders will soon be able to visit shops, restaurants, pubs and banks that support the scheme, all displaying specially-designed 'Stay Safe' window stickers. These safe places will have staff trained in how to support an individual who comes to them for support.
Stay Safe Card guidance for page 1
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