Stop Listen Engage

This Waltham Forest Community Safety project tackles the negative interactions between young people, particularly from Black and Asian communities, and the police in Waltham Forest. A 2020 consultation revealed that these groups disproportionately experience negative stop-and-search encounters, leading to a breakdown in trust with law enforcement. The project, built on recommendations from the Young People’s Independent Advisory Group (YIAG), seeks to address racial disparities, raise awareness of young people’s ri...