The Young Londoners’ Victim Service provides specialist support for children and young people who are victims and witnesses of crime across London to help them cope and recover from their experiences.
Working alongside Catch 22, London Youth and Kooth, Advance offers 13–18-year-old girls and young women, who reside in London one-to-one, emotional and practical support. This includes:
- Safety planning to help them feel secure.
- Advice and advocacy on healthy relationships, building self-esteem, and boosting confidence.
- Access to our London Women’s Centres, providing safe, women-only Spaces where they can engage in activities, access toiletries, clothing donations, and more.
- Additionally, the service will signpost and refer them to relevant specialist organisations, ensuring they receive the comprehensive support needed to address any concerns or challenges they may be facing.
Make a referral
To make a referral into the Young Londoners’ Victim Service, you will need to complete a form accessed via the London Victim and Witness Service (LVWS) website:
If you have reported the crime to the Police they should ask if you would like to be referred to the Young Londoners Victim Service. If not, please feel free to ask them about it or self-refer using the link above.
The partners:
Catch 22
provide emotional and practical support to all children and young people aged under 18 who have been a victim or witness of reported and unreported crime.
Kooth
provide a streamlined pathway into mental health support for young victims of crime in London.
London Youth
deliver the Trusted Youth Allies (TYA) programme, which includes a training curriculum and range of resources for community champions across the capital.
