Safety in Harlow Survey

Posted on: November 15, 2023

This study is conducted by Karen Whybro, a women’s safety consultant. I would like to invite you to take part in a research study. Before you decide whether or not to take part, it is important for you to understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please take time to read the following information carefully.   The study takes up to 5 minutes.

Please note: This study involves asking about your personal safety. If this is a sensitive topic for you, you may not want to take part in this study and can simply close your browser to terminate the study.

What is the purpose of the study? 

The aim of this study is to gather data on how safe you feel when out and about in Harlow to present to local authority and agencies working on improving safety in Harlow and the experiences of visitors and residents.

Why have I been invited to participate?

We are inviting those who live or work in Harlow to take part.

Do I have to take part?

It is up to you to decide whether or not you wish to take part in this survey. If you do decide to take part, you will be asked to provide written consent. You are free to withdraw at any time during the study, without giving a reason. Simply close your browser window, no information will be captured unless you submit your completed survey. Please be aware there are limitations on your right to withdraw once you have completed the study in full because data will be collected anonymously. It is therefore not possible to identify your data in order to withdraw you from the study.

What will happen to me if I take part? 

You will be asked to provide some general details. You will also be asked to complete a short questionnaire on how safe you feel in Harlow. These questions are voluntary, and you will have the option to skip any questions that you do not want to answer.

What are the possible disadvantages and risks of taking part?

There are no adverse risks beyond what you would normally encounter in day-to-day life.

What are the possible benefits of taking part? 

Your participation in this study will help us build on existing knowledge in this field.

What information will be collected? 

Your details such as your age, gender and sexuality.  We will also collect some data on your thoughts regarding how safe you feel in your local area. Your anonymised data will then be stored securely on our online database. Only those on the research team for this study will have access to it and it will be password protected and encrypted.  We may hold your anonymised data for up to ten years. Electronic data may be deleted after this time.

What is the legal basis for using the data.

Our legal basis for processing and retaining your personally identifying data is that you consent to it (in the consent form that follows). Your data will be anonymised, so that you cannot be identified and used in scientific journal articles.

What should I do if I want to take part?

To opt in to participating in our research, you will be directed to an informed consent page.

Complete the survey here. 

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