By Tali Erez | Project Leader
The last quarter of the year was characterized by a large number of events, activities and changes:
A significant trend was the expansion of individual contemplation regarding the young adults: distribution of cm, beginning greater significant work on interpersonal connections and recruiting and connecting volunteers to the process. In addition constant assistance is provided regarding optimizing their legal rights including one day a week where a staff member accompanies the young adults to Welfare services in the community, the addition of 2 legal interns to advance the topic of employment and the accessibility of medical services, and the addition of the Legal Clinic.
In total 187 young adults received assistance through the Someone to Run with program in 2016. Amongst them: 117 males, 66 females, and 4 transgender.
In the program- there is a relative stability in the number of young adults turning to the program for assistance. Throughout most of the year, the average number of young adults during a shift stood at 20-25.
During the last quarter of 2016, 5 new relationships were developed with young adults on the street (1 female, 3 males, and 1 transgender).
Goals that were Achieved-
- Strengthening the system of volunteers. Completion of a volunteer course and recruitment of new volunteers to the program.
- Increase of the number of females coming to the center, as well as utilizing the services of the girls only day.
Galgal- Shelter
During the last quarter of 2016, the Galgal program provided assistance to 50 girls and 30 boys. Out of this number 11 were new to this quarter.
In addition, during the last quarter, the program mapped the phenomenon of prostitution in several areas throughout Jerusalem. The staff has begun attending these new arenas twice a week.
Lastly, the program recruited an additional 2 social work students, and completed their training and integration into the staff.
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