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Victims of Violence & Community Survey

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Introduction Thank you for participating in this survey conducted by James Ross Hunter Youth Support Community Interest Company (JRHYS CIC) through our Sip n Talk community platform. This survey is funded by the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL). Your responses will help us understand the experiences of crime victims and improve community safety measures. All responses are confidential and anonymous. You may skip any questions you're uncomfortable answering. Estimated completion time: 8-10 minutes Section 1: About You 1. What is your age range? - Under 18 - 18-24 - 25-34 - 35-44 - 45-54 - 55-64 - 65 or older - Prefer not to say 2. How long have you lived in your current community? - Less than 1 year - 1-3 years - 4-10 years - More than 10 years - Prefer not to say 3. What type of area do you live in? - Urban/city centre - Suburban - Rural - Prefer not to say Section 2: Crime Victimisation Experience 4. Have you been a victim of crime in the past 3 years? - Yes - No...
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Recommended Statement 2025-2026

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Recommendation Statement from Collet Hunter Enhancing Community-Police Partnership in Lewisham  To: Lewisham Safer Neighbourhood Board Members and Affiliated Partners Date: September 2025 Subject: Strategic Recommendations for Strengthening Community Safety Through Joint Police-Community Initiatives Executive Summary This recommendation statement outlines strategic initiatives to strengthen the partnership between Lewisham Safer Neighbourhood Board members and local policing teams. Given our accountability framework through MOPAC (Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime), enhanced collaboration in public safety initiatives will demonstrate transparency, build community trust, and improve local safety outcomes. Terms of Reference Alignment These recommendations directly support our core statutory responsibilities as outlined in our Terms of Reference: Crime Prevention: Proactive community engagement and joint operations to prevent crime before it occurs Joint Priority Setting: Collabo...
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Healing Emotional Wounds and Rebuilding Positive Emotions

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  It hasn't been easy at times, but my faith and connection with my feelings have helped a lot.  I always wake up with a question in my waking moments I would ask myself how I was feeling and connect with my emotions no matter what is was and think about what I was able to do in the present moment to make myself feel better, no not going to a party but how to feel better in a health environment not to dull the pain.  In between visiting other platforms recently, I discovered I was actually on spot in understanding the emotional wounds that many, including myself, have handicapped their vision of care and survival for their very own wellbeing and those that they care for. See, here we go. Let us revisit the following, and please feel free to share or comment.  Each day is a learning experience of my self-growth and hopefully yours too! My WFC Model of persistent changes.  Waking moments, Following through and Closures. Healing Emotional Wounds Emotional healing i...
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Building Self-worth After Trauma

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"I was determined and kept the worthy cause of peace, love and togetherness in our home.   We are proud of our James who died as a peacemaker and bravely saved another precious son in his community.  Our many conversations and scenarios which included James' sketches of his death to knife-crime in London helped us with forgiveness and ongoing healing.  This also paved the way for our trauma recovery model formulated through lived experience.  This 'JRHYS  WFC' Model'  is being shared in schools and the local community.   I sincerely hope that the information and tools gathered and shared during my journey will make each waking moment a testimony of care, light and resilience for you and your family too."  ColletH    https://youtu.be/V_DNlOdhl_U This workshop for all ages wasn't planned it was generated by Collet Hunter - Founder of James Ross Hunter Youth Support CIC when documenting her 'waking moments' after the loss of her s...
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Taking care of ourselves together, Exam preparations, Mental Health practical strategies, Grief, Attacks on teachers...

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Preparing for exams, balancing academic success and maintaining well-being can be challenging.  I am getting ready for my next well-being training module. Here are some effective approaches I would love to share: Create a structured study environment: Designate a quiet, comfortable space for studying Establish a consistent study schedule with breaks Remove distractions during study periods Use visual organisers like calendars to track exam dates and study goals If supporting your child: Help them identify their learning style (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) Use practice tests to build confidence and identify weak areas Break down complex topics into manageable chunks Consider study groups if your child benefits from peer learning Maintain well-being: Ensure adequate sleep before exams (8-10 hours for most school-age children) Provide nutritious meals that support brain function Encourage physical activity to reduce stress Schedule downtime and fun activities between study sessions ...
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