Laura left school without any prospects and couldn’t be bothered with life. Damaris got kicked out of school and became a dad at 16. Abigail struggled with depression and felt like there was no hope. Each of these young people were impacted by Spear.
Nicole dropped out of school having developed severe depression, and later attempted suicide.
Omar and Marcia completed the Spear Programme in 2014.
Ayeisha suffered with borderline personality disorder, and found herself in an abusive relationship.
When Samir left college, he "gave all [his] potential to the streets". The arrival of his baby boy was his encouragement to make a change.