A young offender with a history of violence is granted bail but is in immediate danger of becoming homeless.
A case worker from Bristol council tells how he found the teenager temporary accommodation and helped him focus on his education and career.
I began working with a 17-year-old on the day he was granted bail.
He had a history of violence and needed to be kept focused. He was also in immediate danger of becoming homeless and needed close support and help.
The Resettlement and Aftercare Provision (RAP) programme, a national strategy to help young people with drug problems when they leave custody, supplied money for food, clothing and his basic needs.
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