Depaul Nightstop UK
Depaul Nightstop UK is a service of Depaul UK and supports a network of accredited Nightstop services throughout the United Kingdom, each providing safe emergency accommodation for homeless young people aged 16-25 in the homes of approved volunteers.
In 2011 Nightstop services provided over 9000 nights of accommodation in volunteer's homes, to over 3000 young people. Volunteers gave over 140,000 hours of their time.
Depaul Nightstop UK provides emergency accommodation to young people facing homelessness. Depaul UK's Supported Lodgings Scheme provides longer term accommodation in a host's house. For further information click here
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Nightstop Videos
See how Nightstop really works. This video from Nightstop in the North East gives an insight into the type of people that act as volunteer hosts, as well as whats involved. Meet the Nightstop team and see if you may be able to offer your time or support to this initiative. Watch the video below or watch more videos here.
Staying Safe - An Evaluation of Nightstop Services
The primary aim of Nightstop is to prevent young people from rough sleeping or staying in unsuitable temporary accommodation. Nightstop services provided 8,166 bed nights in 2010 to 2,033 young people. The evaluation highlights some of the success of Nightstop services in over 40 locations throughout the United Kingdom.
Full report Staying Safe - An Evaluation of Nightstop Services
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