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Stay informed with a collection of short reads exploring the latest in safety, safeguarding, and wellbeing across communities, travel, education, and business.
From new laws and awareness campaigns to real stories and expert insights, our short reads keep you connected to what’s shaping safer, more inclusive environments across the UK.
Women’s Safety, Culture and Responsibility
Debate over culture and women’s safety risks distracting from what actually protects women. imabi examines why inclusive, behaviour-focused safeguarding and accessible reporting are essential to tackling violence against women and girls.
Rise in Racial and Religious Hate Crime on UK Public Transport
A new national strategy to tackle violence against women and girls has been announced but delivery will determine its impact. imabi examines what this means for prevention, reporting and community safety across the UK through its platforms: imabi Travel Guardian, imabi Connect, imabi Inspire, and imabi Pro.
A Long-Awaited VAWG Strategy: Turning Commitment into Meaningful Change
A new national strategy to tackle violence against women and girls has been announced but delivery will determine its impact. imabi examines what this means for prevention, reporting and community safety across the UK through its platforms: imabi Travel Guardian, imabi Connect, imabi Inspire, and imabi Pro.
A Step Forward for Survivors: Specialist NHS Support for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence
New NHS specialist services for domestic abuse and sexual violence survivors mark a vital step forward. imabi examines what this means for safeguarding, early intervention and survivor-centred support across communities, as well as in which ways imabi Travel Guardian, imabi Inspire and imabi Pro play an important role.
Employment Rights Bill: What Business Groups Are Saying and Why It Matters for Workplace Safety
The Employment Rights Bill marks a major shift in workplace protections. imabi examines business group responses, what employers need to prepare for, and why strong reporting, culture and safeguarding systems, like imabi Pro, will be critical to success and ensuring compliance with Worker Protection Act.
A New National Child Protection Authority: What This Means for Safeguarding in the UK
The creation of a National Child Protection Authority marks a major step in UK safeguarding reform. imabi examines how stronger national leadership, clearer standards and digital tools, like imabi Inspire, can help prevent children falling through the cracks.
imabi Launched Torbay Area on the Travel Guardian App in Partnership with Torbay Council, Strengthening Community Safety
imabi has officially launched the Torbay area on its Travel Guardian app in partnership with Torbay Council, bringing local safety information, reporting routes and trusted support into one free personal safety app for residents, workers and visitors.
Anti-Social Behaviour in the West Midlands: Why Joined-Up Reporting Matters
Anti-social behaviour across the West Midlands is impacting transport, staff and passengers. imabi examines why joined-up reporting and partnership working are essential, and how digital tools like imabi Connect and imabi Travel Guardian (free personal safety app) can help communities feel safer and heard.
When Protection Fails: What Police Safeguarding Gaps Mean for Everyone’s Safety
The latest inquiry reveals a shocking truth: many police forces still lack essential safeguarding policies, undermining trust and endangering victims. imabi examines the implications for community safety and calls for transparent, consistent protection across the UK.
McDonald’s Set to Strengthen Safeguarding Measures: What This Means for Workplace Safety
After serious allegations of sexual harassment across its UK workforce, McDonald’s is introducing stronger safeguarding measures. imabi examines what this means for staff safety, employer responsibilities, and the growing role of digital tools in preventing workplace abuse.
Church Safeguarding Failures Continue Raise Urgent Questions
Safeguarding scandals in UK churches have exposed major failings in oversight and protection. imabi examines what must change in faith communities and how reporting tools, transparency and independent accountability can rebuild trust and keep people safe.
If This Happens in the Military, It’s Happening in Your Workplace Too
A new Ministry of Defence survey reveals that 67% of women in the Armed Forces experienced sexualised behaviour in the past year, exposing cultural risks that echo across civilian workplaces. With most incidents happening at work and many women fearing nothing will change if they report it, the findings offer critical lessons for employers navigating the Worker Protection Act and building safer, more trustworthy reporting cultures.
When Schools Fail to Safeguard: Why Child Protection Needs Urgent Reform
Failing safeguarding in schools shakes public confidence and leaves children vulnerable. imabi explores why oversight, culture and digital reporting tools are essential and how communities can reclaim school safety.
When Public Safety Is Shaken: Lessons from the Cambridgeshire Train Stabbings
After the tragic train stabbings in Cambridgeshire, imabi explores how awareness, training, and technology can rebuild public confidence and strengthen community safety on public transport.
Grooming Gangs Scandal: Learning from Systemic Failures
Recent grooming gang revelations highlight failures that demand reform. imabi explores how prevention, training, and technology can rebuild trust and protect victims.
Police Misogyny And Racism: Rebuilding Trust in Policing
Public trust in policing is at a crossroads. Following renewed scrutiny of the Metropolitan Police, imabi explores how community partnerships, citizen reporting, and digital tools - aligned with the values of the Worker Protection Act - can help rebuild confidence, safety, and respect across the UK.
Modern Slavery & Exploitation: The Invisible Threat
Modern slavery isn’t distant - it’s right here. imabi explores how vigilance, business responsibility, and technology can expose exploitation and protect victims.
Safeguarding in Education: Updated Expectations
KCSIE 2025 updates bring new safeguarding responsibilities for schools. imabi outlines what’s changed and how digital tools like imabi Inspire can help educators respond effectively.
Youth Custody Concerns: Safeguarding at Risk
New figures reveal high levels of assaults and self-harm in youth custody, exposing gaps in safeguarding. imabi calls for stronger frameworks and proactive measures to protect vulnerable young people.
Plymouth Awarded Purple Flag for Night-Time Safety Excellence
Plymouth has earned the Purple Flag, the national award for safe and well-managed night-time environments. imabi highlights why this recognition matters and how communities benefit from safer, more vibrant nights out.