The youth centre is named in memory of 10-year-old Damilola Taylor, who died from a stab wound in November 2000.
Southwark Youth Service has now stepped up its ongoing staff consultation programme so full- and part-time youth workers can air their views on safety and security at the centre.
The stabbing happened in the day during a project session run in partnership with Southwark Council's social inclusion unit. Two tutors were in the class and another two youth workers were on duty at the time.
The 17-year-old was taken to hospital where he is said to be "in a serious condition but fine" following the incident on 4 February. A 14-year-old male, who was unknown to staff and "not meant to be in the centre", was accused of assault the following day. He was remanded on conditional bail on 5 February.
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