When they first came to the youth club, they struggled to integrate and engage with other members; after all, they went to a different school and were discernibly "different". Today, they still come to the club and contribute actively to its programme.
Working with Katie and Lisa was a long, hard slog. Katie was often awkward and confrontational. It was very difficult to relate to Lisa. They commanded, and demanded, a lot of attention. We got them running the coffee bar, because that gave them a purpose and a role within the club. We tried to ensure one of the workers gave them some undivided attention every evening they attended. We took Katie on a residential, despite the concerns expressed by her father that she would be a challenge.
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