In 2009, the caseworkers helped 77 women of whom: 29 exited street sex-work and/or maintained their exit; 48 accessed drug treatment; 31 stopped using drugs/alcohol altogether; 77 accessed health services; 28 benefited from therapies; 30 were securely housed; 14 kept their children safely in their care; 20 made positive contact with their families and were reunited with their children and 32 were in training, education or employment.

Quotes from the women

Outreach

“Most days the van food was all I would eat. Without knowing that the yellow van was coming round I don’t know what I would have done. It was really great coming in, especially knowing you were safe.”

“The food on van is all I eat”

Drop-in

“You taught me that it's the simple things that help, the normal everyday activities that most people take for granted. It's about being prepared to listen in a non-judgmental way.”

"I wouldn’t be alive without One25 (after being brutally attacked and taken by One25 to A&E)

Drop-in groups

“Many thanks for the safety training day; it was great, really useful”

"The course taught me to calm down, relax and think positive”

“Meeting together as a group gives me confidence to meet others and talk to others about how I’m feeling instead of dealing with the feelings by myself. Sharing them makes me feel a lot better.”

“It taught me how to deal with situations and feelings in a new way rather than the way I usually do”.

Casework

“Thank you, thank you for visiting me in hospital over Christmas! I thought no-one would and then you turned up.”

“If it wasn't for One25 I wouldn't be where I am today – cleaned up, looking after my family and even going back to education! Without your support I definitely wouldn't be alive. You gave me hope when no one else cared about me”

“I have now come off the drugs and have started various projects including an NVQ in decorating, and am working towards some more qualifications”

Naomi House

“I love going out for exercise, especially gardening in the fresh air. I’m in control of my body and making it better. I wouldn’t have dreamed I’d be gardening 7 months ago”