Sam
Sam is 20. When Sam left prison he initially resided at the bail hostel in Somerset, as required by Probation. There he was supported by a local Support Cluster with ongoing mentoring primarily from the Pastor of a church there. 

Sam is keen to gain the necessary qualifications to work in the sport and leisure industry and went to the local YMCA with a view to using and volunteering with their gym. He also has the opportunity to help out at the local church which is undergoing refurbishment. He has been doing a Level 3 course in Health and Fitness at the local college but initially found it too challenging for his level of literacy. 

Arrangements were put in place for support with his literacy to enable him to achieve the level required. He is very motivated and was allowed by Probation to find his own flat - he has now moved into his own accommodation on a long term lease. 

Sam is now quite settled in the community but is aware that he can ask for more direct support if required at any stage.