Staff on the Night Safe Space Bus tell of their work to support vulnerable women in Leeds.
The safety of women has been gaining more attention in recent years following a number of high-profile murders like that of Sarah Everard, Zara Aleena and Kulsuma Akter.
She is one of the support workers on the Women's Night Safe Space Bus that is parked next to the Corn Exchange, close to the bars and clubs in Leeds city centre, every Saturday night. “It shouldn’t have to be like that, you shouldn’t have to think twice before you come out but you do unfortunately and it is a shame.”
Ms Boothroyd often treats minor injuries, especially from broken glass, but also supports the women who come to the bus and may be feeling unsafe and vulnerable. The service is run by Women Friendly Leeds and the Safer Leeds Partnership, but funding is currently due to run out at the end of September.
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