Media
Press and media coverage of Includem’s activities.
Includem member of staff wins Scottish National Training Award
Malcolm Hammill, Project Worker with the Includem Fife Team has won a Lifelong Learning Award at the Scottish National Training Awards ceremony in the Glasgow Hilton on the 30th October 2008.
The next stage in Malcolm's award journey comes when he attends the UK Gala ceremony in London on 11th December 2008, where he will be entered in the national individual category.
To find out more see Press Release
The Street Weapons Commission
Ian Bell senior manager at Includem and 2 young people who are supported by Includem, gave evidence for the Street Weapons Commission shown on Channel 4 in July 2008.
Download Transcript of Includem’s input
Excerpt from The Street Weapons Commission Report Chair Cherie Booth QC 2008:
"Interventions which aim to help people who are involved with gangs and weapons or who have been convicted for violent offences are difficult and require a long term commitment. 'Stickability' is absolutely essential, in the sense of having a long term commitment to the young person involved. The Commission were impressed by the work of Includem a charity that works with young people who have been in serious conflict with the law and often involved in violence. The staff are always there for their young people, whenever they need them - 24/7, at weekends or the middle of the night and via a 24 hour helpline – providing critical support at critical moments"