HOMELESS OFFENDERS AND EX OFFENDERS STATISTICS

April 2006 to March 2007 (1 Year)

122 Clients

Numbers = 40 / Open Cases = 29

REFERRALS
Bail Hostels 30 20
Statutory Agency 67 74
Voluntary Agency 17 14
Probation Referral 8 6
Sub Totals 122 100

HOUSEHOLD
Single Person 95 79
Lone Parent 25 20
Number of Children 58 3
Pregnant 2 2
Sub Totals 122 102

HOUSING PROBLEM
Relationship Breakdown
1 5
Coming/New to London 64 6
Staying on sofa/floor 145 14
Eviction 61 6
Tenancy Expired 81 8
Escaping Abuse 65 6
Hostel Move On 66 6
Harrasment 25 2
Street Homeless / NFA 129 13
Unsuitable 77 8
Overcrowding 48 4
Too Expensive 26 3
Wrong Travertine Area 7 1
Leaving Institution 51 5
Unknown 20 2
Sub Totals 1030 100

AGE
18-19 11 8
20-25 40 33
26-35 52 40
36-45 17 13
46-60 2 2
Sub Totals 122 100 Investments

FINANCIAL SITUATION
JobSeeker 31 25
Sickness Benefit 8 7
In Prison 78 64
Not Eligible for Benefits 5 4
Sub Totals 122 100

Course Description:

This interactive course is designed to help people take control of their lives in a confident manner. It maybe that you are unable to move forward and have been experiencing poor health, difficulty in relationships or unfulfilling work. In this course delegates learn how to release the past, grow in confidence, start making new goals and explore opportunities in relation to new or existing careers.

Aims & Objectives:

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Describe negative blocks and habits that stop them moving forward
• Learn to accept themselves
• Apply techniques learned to release anger & resentments
• Identify areas for improvement
• Construct a Life Action Plan
• Seek out learning opportunities
• Plan time effectively
• Develop skills to help career development
• Identify and use course techniques to behave in a confident manner
• Go towards achieving their dreams

ETHNICITY
Black UK / European 38 32
White UK / European 69 56
Mixed Race 4 3
Asian 3 2
African 5 4
S.E.Asian / Chinese 1 1
Irish 2 2
Sub Totals 122 100

SPECIAL CATEGORIES
Refugee / Asylum Seeker 4 3
Mental Health 21 20
Drug Misuse 93 76
Alcohol Misuse 8 7
HIV Positive 5 4
Abuse Victim 37 30
Disabled 1 1

LEGAL ADVICE
Statutory 24 20
Deemed Intentionally Homeless 13 11

AREA
London Borough 84 68
Other 38 32
Sub Totals 122 100

HOUSING HELP (Multiple)
Refer to LA 24 16
Long Term Nomination 42 32
Emergency Referral / Info 45 36
Hostel Referral / Info 4 3
Signposting to other services 35 3
Private renting assistance 4 3
Save tenancy 5 4

PUBLICATIONS
Hostels Handbook 67
Ex-Offenders 115
Women Needing Support 43
Black Tulip 45
Other Titles 83
Total 353