April 2009

A young lady from Angola was fleeing from domestic violence. She had no family or friends in the UK. The only member of family was her mother who lived in Angola, but as she was an alcoholic the young lady felt she could not return home. With nowhere to go, she had been sleeping in the doorway of McDonalds. She was referred through to Nightstop and on the first night, being shown her bedroom, she was so overwhelmed that someone could be so kind to give her, she began to cry. All the hosts remarked on how friendly, kind and appreciative she was; they found her a true delight!

March 2009

A sixteen-year-old girl who had been through a lot was referred to Nightstop. She had been physically assaulted a week ago by her mother who had been drinking. She immediately went to stay with her sister and was doing well at college; however her sister was moving out of the area and she wanted to stay within Nottingham in order to finish college. Nightstop was able to accommodate her and she has now been able to stay with a family friend whilst longer term accommodation is found.

February 2009

An eighteen-year-old man was referred to Nightstop over a period of eight nights. His mother was an alcoholic and left the family home, abandoning him and his two younger brothers. The young man left the family home and had stayed with friends after his brothers were taken into care whilst he was left to defend for himself!

Positive comments were given from the hosts saying that the young man was forever actively trying to make the most of his situation, always courteous, friendly and helpful.

January 2009

After fleeing violence from her partner and having to leave the family home so that he couldn’t find her or threaten her family, a pregnant eighteen year old girl with cracked ribs slept rough for a night before being referred through to Nightstop. She stayed with us for three nights and shared her story with the hosts. After leaving us on the third night she miscarried the baby. The doctor told her that she had miscarried due to stress and sleeping rough. She has now been placed in her own accommodation.