Safe havens scheme
Safe havens are a way for you to easily get support from local businesses, if you need help.
If you are feeling threatened, are being harassed on the street, are unwell or just in need of some help, look for the Safe haven sign in windows. Someone in the Safe haven will be able to help you.
You can also find Safe havens on our interactive map.
Safe havens can help by:
- providing a friendly face and reassurance
- calling the police, family or friends
- giving you directions or public transport information.
Remember, if you are in immediate danger call the police on 999.
In Case of Emergency cards
'In Case of Emergency' (ICE) cards are available from our community safety team. ICE cards should be filled in with the details of someone you would like to be contacted in an emergency. This could be anyone – a friend, relative or someone else.
We advise to always keep the card on you. If you do experience an emergency, you can hand your ICE card to someone in a Safe haven who will help contact your chosen person.
To request an 'ICE' card you can:
- visit your local library
- email communitysafety@islington.gov.uk
- visit Islington Town Hall or the Customer Centre and ask reception
Apply to become a Safe haven
Public premises such as shops, cafes, pubs, libraries and other places of interest can register to be officially known as a Safe haven.
We know that businesses care about their patrons and Islington’s residents. Becoming a Safe haven is a way to show that anyone can go into a local business and be supported. They make explicit what most of our businesses already do and they show that, as a borough, we are all invested and care about safety and each other.
