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The often chaotic and unstable lives of homeless young people mean that poor physical and mental health is common. The young people we work with have a diverse range of needs and personal histories. Some have slept rough on the streets, some are refugees, some may be misusing alcohol or drugs, all of them are going through early adulthood and need guidance as they change and grow. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 29 December 2006 )
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Many homeless young people have missed out on formal education and vocational training. Just 20 per cent of the young people we support have 1 - 4 GCSEs, the national average is 70 per cent. And over forty per cent have no qualifications at all. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 29 December 2006 )
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Each homeless young person who comes to Centrepoint has their own history, their own particular needs and their own challenges: how to get through the week, how to cope next month, how to build a future. A safe place to stay is only a part of what they need to get their lives back on track. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 January 2007 )
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