The story ofsafe@last

Hilary Massarella started work to set up Safe@Last after being horrified by the content of a television documentary about the plight of a runaway child forced into a life of prostitution.

Her research revealed the lack of support available to youngsters in that position and she launched Safe@Last as a response.

A telephone helpline went live in 2004 and since then a two bed refuge has also been made available.

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The fact that is often empty is regarded as an indication of the success of Safe@Last’s other activities, however, which involves preventative work with vulnerable children.

The refuge is the only one of its kind in England.

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