Abianda Schools Work

About Project

Abianda is a London-based social enterprise that works with young women, aged 11-18, affected by gangs and county lines, and the professionals who support them.

We help these young women to:

o build healthy relationships
o recognise signs of exploitation
o grow strategies to keep themselves safe
o grow self-esteem
o feel confident accessing services that are open to them (within and outside of school)

We offer different packages of support that can be delivered in the school setting:

1. Assemblies - 50 female pupils, 30-60 mins
Outcomes:
o Increase in young women’s knowledge and understanding
of the ways young women and girls are affected by “gangs”
and county line activity

2. Group work – 14 pupils, 3 x 60-90mins workshops
o Exploring consent, the ways young women and girls are
affected by gangs and county lines, relationship mapping,
and safety planning

3. Staff facing activities
Schools are invited to select from the following
options:
o Seminar to all staff
o Individual case consultations
o Presentation to governors
o School contextual safety plan
o Review of safeguarding policy

We will create a report for schools reflecting on our collaboration.

To register your interest:

o Please contact amanda@abianda.com
o She will set up an introductory conversation to learn more
about your school and discuss timelines.
o Amanda will be able to provide guidance on selecting
pupils for the group work (p to 14 pupils identified by the
school as vulnerable to criminal, sexual and/or financial
coercion, who should also be group work ready)