Empowering children and young people to grow, heal, and thrive.
Building Safer, Stronger Communities for Children and Young People
When children and young people are supported, families heal, schools thrive, and communities become safer and more connected.
The Safer Wales Youth Service is dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and young people through gender-informed, compassionate guidance, education, and trauma-informed care. We help young people make safe, healthy, and informed decisions, even in the face of complex challenges such as trauma, domestic violence, child sexual exploitation, violence, and social disadvantage.
Our Impact
Our Youth Service leads to meaningful, measurable change in the lives of 10 to 25 years old children and young people and those around them.
Outcomes include:
Increased safety from domestic violence and child sexual exploitation
Reduced involvement in violence, crime, and exploitation
Better emotional regulation and mental health
Stronger family and peer relationships
Increased confidence and life satisfaction
Improved school attendance and academic progress
Who we Supported Last Year
Last year, to May 2025 we supported 111 children and young people from Cardiff and the Vale through our youth provision, 76.6% were young women and girls and 23.4% were boys and young men. 61.3% of the children and young people supported identified their ethnicity as white British/White Welsh, a third, 33.3% identified their ethnicity as coming from another ethnic group and 5.4% were unknown/did not want to say.
What We Do
We create a safe, inclusive space where children and young people can build confidence, respond safely to risks, form positive connections, and realise their full potential. Our holistic, youth-centred approach supports:
Healing from trauma, domestic abuse and sexual violence
Building resilience
Developing life skills
Strengthening family and community ties
Our Service
We offer a range of tailored interventions, delivered by our experienced team of youth workers, peer mentors, volunteers, and student placements:
One-to-One Mentoring
Trusted relationships that provide consistency, emotional support, advocacy, and goal-setting.
Group Workshops & Education
Interactive sessions covering:
Healthy relationships
Conflict resolution
Emotional regulation
Substance misuse
Personal safety and well-being
Community Engagement
Activities that promote social inclusion, leadership, and positive peer interactions.
Crisis Support & Safety Planning
Immediate support for children and young people in crisis, with safety plans and referrals to stabilise and protect.
Our Gender and Trauma-Informed, Holistic Approach
We recognise that trauma deeply impacts a child and young person’s development and choices. Our staff relationship-based practice and trauma-informed care, prioritises:
Safety
Choice
Collaboration
Empowerment
Our holistic model addresses emotional, physical, mental, and social needs — helping children and young people safely grow with dignity and support.
Who We Support
Our service supports:
Vulnerable children and young people facing trauma, domestic abuse, sexual violence or exploitation, social exclusion, substance use, or mental health challenges
Children and Young people in crisis, requiring immediate, stabilising intervention
Children and Young people seeking personal development, empowerment, and education
Families and communities, helping to rebuild trust, communication, and resilience
We are working in partnership with Welsh Womens Aid on the Children Affected by Domestic Abuse Change That Lasts programme.
For more information please contact Emma Williams Manager ew@saferwales.com
We made this with a group of young women and girls to highlight Violence Against Women & Girls.
Young Adult Hub
Why It Matters
Young adults leaving the justice system are at a critical turning point. Without the right support, they face barriers to housing, employment, mental health care, and inclusion. The Young Adult Hub bridges that gap — providing a second chance, the right tools, and someone who believes in them.
Who We Support
Supporting young men to thrive after contact with the criminal justice system.
Young adult males (18–25) who:
Are currently involved in the criminal justice system
Have been recently released from prison
Are serving community-based sentences
Are at risk of offending or reoffending
Our Mission
At the Young Adult Hub, we’re building a better future for young adults aged 18–25 who are:
Leaving prison
Serving community-based sentences
At risk of involvement in the criminal justice system
Our aim is to support and empower young men to lead safer, more fulfilling lives through personalised support, connection, and opportunity.
A Psychologically Informed, Trauma-Informed Approach
Delivered by Safer Wales, the Hub offers a safe, welcoming, and psychologically informed space where young men can rebuild confidence, develop skills, and access vital services.
We:
Focus on relationship-based support
Work with young adults at their pace and on their terms
Reinforce their strengths, not just their challenges
What We Offer
1:1 support from trauma-informed Youth Workers and trained volunteers
Co-produced support plans tailored to individual needs and goals
Group sessions where appropriate
A safe environment for reflection, connection, and growth
Integrated, Collaborative Services
Our Young Adult Hub is built on partnership. Probation Services 18-25 team are co-located full-time alongside our Youth Team to ensure seamless, coordinated support.
We also work with a range of partner organisations, expanding access to services such as:
🏋️ Personal Training & Wellbeing
💼 Careers Wales – Guidance & Skills
💰 DWP – Youth Employability Work Coach
🧠 NHS Mental Health Nurse
💊 CAVDAS – Substance Use Support
Please contact for more information Email youngadulthub@saferwales.com
