Safety in Reading by https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd Thank you for sharing your views and experience with us. Comments on this Padlet will be moderated to ensure they are not triggering to others visiting this page and to ensure you are not identifiable in any way. Please add as many responses as you'd like, and also 'like' other people's responses if you agree or have experienced something similar. If you would like to be part of this project or discuss potential solutions, please come along to our White Ribbon Day event from 1pm on Friday 25th November in Mondial. en-us 2022-11-15 17:22:49 UTC 2023-09-29 22:27:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Lack of lighting on my walk home bethbrown132 https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2385234445 There isnt enough lighting on the main road that goes alongside Prospect Park]]> 2022-11-15 17:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2385234445 Being able to go for a walk in winter as a woman bethbrown132 https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2385242001 2022-11-15 17:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2385242001 Street harassment welfareofficer https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2385242985 People often shout sexually inappropriate comments out their cars when walking down busy streets such as London Road and King's Road]]> 2022-11-15 17:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2385242985 Close to the university, around Elmhurst road, during the lockdown, I was once followed by a man in a Mercedes for around 20 mins (before dusk). Made me very uncomfortable https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2390219188 2022-11-18 17:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2390219188 Not having to guard my drink/ finish drink before using the facilities if I go out socially https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2390220790 2022-11-18 17:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2390220790 Certain parts are safer than others, of course. But during the long dark hours of winters, even the 'safer' areas seem avoidable https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2390222095 2022-11-18 17:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2390222095 Not having to think about timings, darkness and routes when just going out walking. gy924980 https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2390439212 2022-11-18 20:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2390439212 Not having to question everyone's motives as you pass them on a dark street. gy924980 https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2390439705 2022-11-18 20:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2390439705 People approaching me to ask for money. https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2392395864 In Reading town centre, particularly outside the train station. I am often targeted because I am a woman. I have been shouted and sworn at in the past for saying no or ignoring them.]]> 2022-11-21 10:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2392395864 Being able to go out the house alone when it is dark https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2394287171 2022-11-22 14:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/welfareofficer/kcs3u5ro1eb1xdcd/wish/2394287171