Why we are here - Nathan’s Story
Nathan was always in trouble with the police, a persistent offender and totally excluded from school because of his behaviour.
At 15, he’d spent most of the last two years in secure units and residential schools before being referred to Includem for intensive one-to-one support in the community.
It took three long months before Nathan started to engage at all with Includem and a further six months before Nathan was able to move away from his chaotic and risky behaviour.
Every day, seven days a week, Nathan was supported by Includem to think through the issues and consequences of his behaviour. Gradually, through mutual trust, respect and care, a sound relationship developed between Nathan and his project worker.
Includem helped Nathan get back to school, take part in children’s panels and other support meetings considering his future. And at 17, worked with him to take on a tenancy of his own flat, go to college and prepare for a job.
During the 18 months of Includem’s Intensive Support programme, Nathan had committed three new offences, his previous weekly average. All the assessments showed Nathan had changed for the better – he had more personal insight, was much less likely to offend and could live successfully in the community.
