In their words
The best evaluation of any service is by the people who use it. We asked them what they thought, some of their responses are included below:
What I gain from the service
someone to turn to who you know will listen and not judge you”“advice, warmth and food”“a safe friendly environment that has helped me with every aspect of my life from health to housing”“to be able to be more confident and independent”“new friends
Most useful service offered
that there is always somebody to talk to with your worries and problems”“condoms”“safe sex, housing, health, every bit is as useful as the other”“advice”“talking to the workers
External awards and recognition
2002 Health & Social Care Award for 'Joint Partnership' working
2004 Queens Award for voluntary services to the community
2006 The Children and Young People’s Services ‘The Stay Safe Award’ for work within schools on the ‘Protecting Self and Keeping Safe pack’ developed to educate young people about sexual exploitation, bullying, teenage pregnancy, alcohol and drug abuse.
2007 The Assistant Chief Constables commendation from Cleveland Police for contributions to tackling kerb crawling and adult prostitution in Middlesbrough
