P.O.V. 16+ Safety Consultation

P.O.V. Safety Consultation 16+

This consultation is anonymous and confidential.

Your answers will be used as part of action research being undertaken by Rural Media’s P.O.V. project and the results will be shared on www.pointofviewrural.com and the P.O.V. Producer’s Instagram @the_producers

Please give lots of detail when prompted but do not share personal information.

Questions refer mainly to being outside in Hereford including the city centre.

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For more information about P.O.V. please contact Creative Producer Toni Cook on tonic@ruralmedia.co.uk.

Do you feel safe when you are out in Hereford?

Have you had to change your behaviour to avoid feeling unsafe?

YesNoNot sure

What have you done to make yourself feel safe when you’re on your own?

Have you felt unsafe when you've been out and part of a group?

YesNoNot sure

If yes, what have you done to feel safer?

Which of the following options could increase young people’s perception of feeling safer?

More street lighting in the city centreMore street lighting across the cityMore police presenceBetter education in schoolsBetter access to personal safety equipment, e.g.‘rape alarms’, torchesAn app to alert police if you feel unsafeA number you can message or call if you feel unsafe to get immediate help.More safe spaces in town (shops/cafes/pubs you cango to if you feel unsafe)A safe space (such as a youth centre) you can go to hang out with friends

Do you feel like there is enough support for young people when they experience violent crimes or harassment?

YesNoNot sureNo experience

What does feeling safe in Hereford look like for you?

Do you have a safe space you can go to?

YesNoNot sure

Is there anything else you would like to share about young people’s experiences to do with safety(age 16+) in Hereford? It can be about a friend’s experience as well as your own.

Immediate and urgent help if you feel unsafe in Hereford

999 if in immediate danger to speak to the police
"Ask for Angela" - Go to a bar or club and ask a staff member for "Angela." They will discreetly help you by calling a taxi, contacting the police, or providing a safe space.

Non-urgent concerns and reporting

StreetSafe: Report anonymous concerns about unsafe areas through the Police.uk StreetSafe tool, such as poor lighting or vandalism.
Safe Place scheme: Look for a business or building with a "Safe Place" sticker. These are designated spots where you can go if you feel threatened or scared, and staff will help you.

Thank you so much for taking the time to fill in this survey.

For more information about P.O.V. please contact Creative Producer Toni Cook on tonic@ruralmedia.co.uk.

Once you have finished please press SUBMIT.