At Street Fathers Luton, our mission is to raise awareness about the dangers of youth violence and its impact on our communities, while offering real pathways to change.
We provide trusted, confidential support and tailored programmes that empower young people, fathers, and mothers alike. Through mentorship, skills development, and compassionate guidance, we aim to create safer streets, reconnect families, and help young people feel seen, supported, and secure in their future.
We reach and connect young people with the care and services they need right where they are, raising awareness surrounding the dangers of youth violence and the negative impact it has on the community, whilst providing positive avenues for change and rehabilitation in a family-like safe environment. In a nutshell; we meet needs and provide opportunities. In the absence of opportunities, lies the best of potential. Lets not lose our young generation to gangs, crime, prisons, drugs, depression, mental health or idleness. Let's experience the full satisfaction it brings when we "Reach one teach one".
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Today, some of our Street Fathers attended vital training sessions, at Raynham Way Community Centre including bleed kit training delivered by Wingman Mentors and CPR training provided by the East Anglian Air Ambulance Charity A huge thank you to both organisations, the training was extremely beneficial and will help us continue to keep our community safe.
Last night’s episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody has been difficult for many. If you’re affected and need support, advice, or just someone to listen, please reach out to us or anyone you feel comfortable talking to. Support is available. We will always remember 🕊️ Ashraf 🕊️ Ashraf Habimana Foundation 💙
🕊️ Remembering Ashraf Habimana 🕊️ Ashraf Habimana tragically lost his life on 29 September 2023, while waiting for a lift home from Luton Sixth Form College. His death shocked our community and highlighted the devastating reality of knife crime. An upcoming episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody explores the circumstances surrounding Ashraf’s death, examining the consequences of using zombie-style knives before they were banned in 2024. The documentary also powerfully shows the lasting impact this attack has had on Ashraf’s mother and family. Superintendent Alex House of Bedfordshire Police said: “This documentary offers a powerful and unflinching insight into the devastating reality of knife crime.” Ashraf’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need to protect our young people, challenge violence, and continue working together to prevent further loss of life. Our thoughts remain with Ashraf’s family and loved ones. 💙 Ashraf Habimana Foundation Please see the link below and help support https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/fiona-namusoke?utm_term=krDww866W&utm_medium=FA&utm_source=WA #AshrafHabimana #KnifeCrimeAwareness #Luton #EndKnifeCrime #RememberAshraf #CommunitySafety
Yesterday Street Fathers Luton were proud to stand alongside Street Fathers London at the One For All event — a powerful day of unity, support, and collaboration within our communities. The event brought together amazing organisations and professionals, including social workers, The Teachers Surgery, Out of the Box, and Sen Bytes, all working towards the shared goal of supporting young people and families. It was inspiring to see so many people committed to making a difference, building connections, and creating positive pathways for the future. 💪🏽 Thank you to everyone involved for the warm welcome and for the vital work you continue to do. Together, we are stronger. 👊🏽 #StreetFathersLuton #StreetFathersLondon #OneForAll #CommunitySupport #StrongerTogether #MakingADifference
BEWARE – BE VIGILANT– BE PROTECTIVE Many parents are raising young children who have access to, and are capable of using, social media platforms and internet-enabled devices. With Christmas recently passed, it is likely that children who did currently own such devices may receive them as gifts. As parents, we naturally want to provide the best for our children and do not want them to feel excluded among their peers at school or college. While children may have a legitimate right to access these technologies, this access carries significant responsibility, particularly for parents and guardians. We have recently been made aware of a deeply concerning incident involving a young child using YouTube. During routine browsing, the child was prompted to download an application from an external website known as “Just Talk Kids.” Although the application appeared to be intended for children, the individual communicating with the child was, in fact, an adult. The situation escalated into serious online exploitation, where this individual allegedly offered the child virtual currency (“Rodbox,” believed to be spendable within the application) in exchange for engaging in inappropriate and exploitative acts on camera. These acts were recorded by a younger sibling and shared with the adult. Disturbingly, the adult also sent images of other children involved in similar activities to the child. Parents and guardians are strongly urged to remain vigilant and to actively monitor their children’s online activity. A quiet child behind a closed bedroom door should not automatically be assumed to be safe. Regular supervision, open communication, and age-appropriate discussions about online safety are essential. Please take the time to speak with your children about the dangers of online interactions and ensure appropriate safeguards and parental controls are in place. #streetfathers #safe #kids #life #love
Merry Christmas from all of us at Streetfathers 🎄 To all our supporters, followers, and the wider Streetfathers family, Thank You for standing with us throughout the year. As we celebrate this festive season, we encourage everyone to look out for one another, take care on the streets, and make safe choices during the celebrations. Christmas is about community, compassion, and togetherness. Please check in on friends, family, and neighbours, and remember that a small act of kindness can make a big difference. Stay safe, stay blessed, and we look forward to continuing the journey together in the new year. 🎄🎅🤶
✨ Proud Moment for Street Fathers! ✨ We’re excited to share that our founder was invited to the Town Hall for a special awards ceremony celebrating Unsung Black Heroes. 🖤🏆 This recognition is a powerful reminder of the impact that dedication, community service, and genuine love for our young people can make. We’re incredibly proud and honored to see the work of Street Fathers acknowledged in this way. Thank you to everyone who supports our mission, this achievement belongs to all of us. 🙏🏽💙 #StreetFathers #UnsungBlackHeroes #CommunityImpact #ProudMoment
Our Street Engagement Team was out on patrol this evening. ❄️ The cold weather meant the streets were quieter than usual, but we still had some great interaction with locals, including chatting with an up and coming street father who’s excited to get onboard with what we’re doing. All in all, a good and positive evening… and some of our team even bumped into Santa after patrol !🎅 Stay warm, everyone!
Some of Our Street Engagement Team had a fantastic visit to Wauluds Bank Primary School last week! 🌟 We were warmly welcomed by the staff and had amazing engagement with the children throughout the session. It was great to see so many parents in the playground afterwards too, Thank You to everyone who stopped for a chat and got involved. 👏😊 We’re looking forward to more opportunities to connect with our community!
🌟 To the Young People of Today 🌟 You are the generation of creators, dreamers, innovators, and leaders. The world is changing, and you are the ones shaping its future. Every day you make choices, powerful choices, that can lift others up, protect your community, and build a brighter tomorrow. Knife crime doesn’t define you. Violence doesn’t define you. YOUR potential does. YOUR courage does. YOUR heart does. Choose your future. Choose your dreams. Choose to walk away from anything that threatens the incredible life waiting for you. 🙏 Let’s stand together, as friends, as brothers and sisters and say yes to hope, opportunity, and peace. We rise highest when we rise together. 💙🩷✨ #ChooseLife #StrongerTogether #YouthPower #StopKnifeCrime #streetfathersluton
🌧️ Wet & Windy Street Patrol Last Night 🌬️ It was a quiet one out there, the weather kept most people indoors, but we were still out on patrol as always. Even on the slow nights, being visible in the community matters. Thank you to everyone who gave us a hello along the way. 👋 Presence is key, rain or shine. Stay safe and look after one another! 🚶♂️🚶♀️
🌟 FREE Safeguarding Course for Parents! 🌟 We’re excited to share Parents for Change, A completely free safeguarding course designed to empower and support parents in keeping their children safe. Whether you want to build confidence, learn new strategies, or stay informed, this course is a fantastic opportunity for all parents and caregivers. 👉 If you’re interested, simply scan the QR code below to sign up! Let’s work together to create safer futures for our children. 💙 #ParentsForChange #Safeguarding #FreeCourse #SupportForParents #streetfathersluton
Some of the team were out on patrol earlier around Marsh Farm, keeping an eye out and checking in with the community. Pleased to report that all was calm and all was good in the hood! 🙌 As always, we’re here to support, uplift, and look out for our neighbourhood. Stay safe, stay positive, and feel free to stop us for a chat anytime! Street Fathers Luton
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr7mdn487n5o
So this evening we had a patrol through Luton town centre, we have BBC 3 counties radio come out with us, asking us what we do and how it started etc, (will be on their socials soon) we engaged with a few people, we had people come up to us and ask us what we were doing and what do we do, and out street engagement team were able to answer these questions, so over all a good night. Once again please if you see us out come and say hello, ask us some question please don’t be afraid of us 🩷🩵
Street Fathers – OUR PURPOSE Street Fathers exists to provide a proactive, positive male presence in the lives of our children and the wider community. We are committed to being present, visible, and actively engaged with our young people—especially during times of crisis. Our mission is to deliver a structured, rapid response in the aftermath of serious or fatal incidents, offering immediate and ongoing support to affected families, friends, peer groups, and the broader community. We recognize that moments of trauma require not just reaction, but care, presence, and guidance. At the heart of our work is a deep commitment to: Finding, supporting, and nurturing young people, particularly those at risk or already affected by violence or disengagement. Empowering single mothers, ensuring they are heard, their concerns are validated, and that they feel supported in the shared effort to keep their children safe. Connecting young people with the services they need, through clear signposting and advocacy—whether it’s mental health support, education, employment opportunities, or mentorship. Providing a safe, family-like environment, where change, growth, and rehabilitation are possible. We offer not just support, but opportunity—real alternatives to street life. We believe that every young person deserves to feel safe, valued, and capable of achieving a better future. Street Fathers is here to stand in the gap, build trust, and walk alongside those who need us most.
https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/news/people/luton-street-fathers-call-for-volunteers-to-help-keep-young-people-away-from-crime-5368932
