New Choices for Youth (NYC) works with Sev Necati Training

Sev Necati worked in partnership with NYC  and a group of young people, to deliver a personal safety course to them .  The young people engaged, with many of them telling their own stories of street violence and bullying.  Taking part in practical exercises and role plays, young people are now more informed on how too manage and deal with conflict if presented with it.

Some young people's comments:

"I enjoyed everything about the course."

"I learnt new things in every session."

"I thoroughly enjoyed the role play, law and knife work."

"Very good trainer!"

"The session taught the young people practical skills they could use in real life, and included facts about the law and staying street safe.  Good work."  Patrick Diai Community Development Worker

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Tower Hamlets Summer University works with Sev Necati Training

Sev Necati worked in partnership with Tower Hamlets Summer University with young people aged 14-25, to deliver a course to them from across borough's.  The aim of the course was so they could feel safer on the streets and increase their awareness to be able to avoid potential dangerous situations.  The course enabled young people to improve their overall fitness level and increase their confidence levels.

We want to know how the course inspired you.  What 3 best things stood out? 

(some comments)

"It has helped me to gain new skills I didn't have before."

"The tutor was motivationally encouraging."

"I was taught self-defence techniques and avoidance skills."

"I have learned to build my confidence."

"Sev is knowledgeable and was really good at putting the theory into real life content.  The course makes an impact and is very worthwhile and very enjoyable!" Annabel Davies, Milestones Programme Manager, Khulisa.

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City Lit work with Sev Necati Training

Sev Necati worked in partnership with City Lit to deliver awareness and avoidance training to their management, staff and lone workers.

Staff learn to become more aware, evaluate and diffuse situations that they may come across whilst working alone, inside and outside of the workplace.  Most staff can find themselves working late hours and going to remote places, in addition to working with vulnerable groups and environments that may make them exposed to conflict.  Staff were able to ask questions about their own personal fears they may have in and outside of the workplace.  They took part in a practical exercises where what they had learnt in theory they could see and use in reality.

Some Staff Comments:

“I enjoyed the interactivity of the session.”

“The scenarios and role plays were very useful.”

“The trainer Sev was very friendly.”

“I thought that the role playing and putting into action what we learnt was excellent.”

“The demonstrations and the energy of the trainer were infections.”

City Lit is London's ultimate destination for inspiring evening, daytime and weekend courses for adults. Each year they offer thousands of part-time courses, always trying to follow new trends and the passions and interests of their learners.
City Lit, was awarded Grade 1 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in July 2011.

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Personal Safety Classes

Personal safety classes launched

St Ann's was host to the first set of personal safety classes organised by St Ann's Safer Neighbourhoods team and Haringey Council, to help reduce fear and the perception of crime.

Up to 17 women, aged between 13 and 46, attended the 2 hour classes, which involved theory based discussions behind staying safe and personal awareness, as well as practical techniques.

The classes, taught by fully qualified instructor Sev Necati, were targeted at females from the age of 13 years and ran throughout January and ended on 28 January. The next set of classes started on 2 February.

Sgt Tim Hannah of St Ann's Safer Neighbourhoods team, said:

“In the summer it was identified that a section of the community, especially females, felt wary about using public transport in the local area and about walking home. Following liaison with the council and partners, funding was secured and we were able to employ the services of an excellent instructor. The general feedback has gone to show that these classes are a great way to learn how to stay safe in your local neighbourhood, as well promoting personal health.“

Sev Necati, Class Instructor, said:

"The women and girls that attended each week said they had become more aware and more confident. The majority's self-esteem and confidence had increased and their fears of violence and bullying had been reduced"

Cllr Nilgun Canver, Cabinet Member for Enforcement and Community Safety, said:

“This is a really valuable initiative to help women feel safe.

“Fear of crime can have a real impact on people’s lives.

“These classes aim to give residents greater confidence as well as teaching them how they can look after themselves if they are confronted.”

All women who attended were very positive about the skills learnt from the classes. One woman said:

"It was excellent. Sev was a wonderful teacher and the two community police women were superb and extremely helpful with advice. I will certainly mention it to neighbours to see if any women are interested as it was so worthwhile."

College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London work in partnership with Sev Necati Training

Sev was first introduced to CONEL through The Metropolitan Police where she has undertaken extensive work with the Safer Neighbourhood Teams and the Gangs Team.  Her work is supported and endorsed by the police and CONEL have been keen to keep the relationship going because of the positive impact it has on learners at the college.

Learners at the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London learn how to keep themselves and their belongings safe around College and on the street as well as practical techniques.

"Good informative session with lots of interactions for the learners.  Opportunities for question and answer.  Up to date information with lots of good tips for safety.”

O’Sullivan, Curriculum Manager

Feedback from learners has likewise been overwhelmingly positive. Amongst the anonymous comments received, many commented not only on how helpful the sessions had been, but also how enjoyable.

Comments from learners:

“The skills that we have learnt to defend ourselves and the importance of self-awareness.”

“How to handle situations where you might be in danger.”

“I liked that all my questions were answered and we got to role play.”

“Very useful information the trainer was great.”

“How to deal with a person when aggressive.”

“Made me think of how I would deal with situations I may face.”

“Sev is a wonderful coach.”

“Informative information, learnt simple techniques to defend myself.”

“This session was effective because it teaches me about self-awareness and how to be safe.”

“Very clear, good speaker, empowering, group and teacher interaction physical and role play!”

“The honesty and realness.”

“I learnt a lot.”

“Informative, but precise, key points high lightened.”

“Sev was a really good teacher she has given me a lot of confidence.”

"Very good session.  Sev was able to adapt her session to meet the expectations of this particular group of students.  The students were active participants and were able to ask questions related to their current and prospective work experience."

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The Metropolitan Police & Derman work with Sev Necati Training

Sev Necati worked in partnership with The Metropolitan Police and Derman, to deliver "Personal Safety" training programme to females to reduce the fear of crime and violence and improve their overall quality of life.

The session combined theory, group discussions and practical exercises. Females discussed ways of taking care of themselves and more positive ways of managing and resolving conflict.

"Sev  delivered an excellent training session to our group of women.  The training was provided to everyone at the appropriate levels.  We defiantly have more awareness and understanding about personal safety." Meral Halkaei, DV Outreach Worker, Derman

“I enjoyed learning how to take care of myself.”

“The group discussions were useful, it made me look at things more positively.”

“We were able to discuss our own personal issues and find solutions.”

Derman offers its services freely, at no cost, to all Kurdish, Turkish and Turkish Cypriot people in Hackney irrespective of their political, ethnic and religious backgrounds.  They offer health advocacy, counselling, mental health support and outreach work, as well as advise services.

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Salaam Peace work with Sev Necati Training

Sev Necati worked in partnership with Salaam Peace, to deliver short bursts of street safety and knife awareness sessions to young people over two event days. 

The first was the Easter Cup held at Lammas School which saw over 350 young people and adults attend, aged 8-25 years old.  The theme was unity among Christianity and Islam.  The Leyton Metropolitan Police took part and participants included ex-prisoners, young offenders as well as women and girls.  You can read more about it on the Salaam Peace web site:

http://www.salaampeace.org/Easter%20Cup%202013.html

“Sev, you were great and the young people fully appreciated your workshop. I always believe anything hands on is always appreciated. Well done and we will make sure this it is the first of many. You understand the young people, you are from the local area and have lived. These add to the skills that help engage in all we do. Well done and welcome to the Salaam Peace Family. ” Sab Bham, Director Community Engagement

The second event was the Hit Knife Crime for Six event that took place at Walthamstow Leisure Centre.  This event used cricket to engage with young people from multi backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities.  Sev ran knife awareness sessions to young people that fully engaged and participated positively.  The event was a success.

Salaam Peace has as its mission the aim of promoting unity, respect and tolerance among the community. Salaam Peace will build pride. "Be the change in the community you want to see."   They work with communities and individuals that are perceived as "hard to reach."  They provide a number of sport and leisure activities, cross borough schemes, multi-faith events and female only sessions.  In 2013 they won the “Street Games” National Awards.

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