Stories

There is hope… everybody wants better for their bairn As the Head Teacher of Dalmarnock Primary School for the past 9 years, Nancy has seen the area change beyond recognition […]

It all comes down to trauma, and nobody’s safe from trauma. Jordan works with young people who have experienced trauma. He supports them to re-engage using hip-hop, rapping, song writing, […]

The custody suite below St Leonard’s Police Station is an intimidating environment: windowless corridors are lined both sides with thick metal doors, well-worn whiteboards and busy charge bar. However, within […]

Success to me means being able to look in the mirror every morning and like what I see, knowing I’m not perfect but I’m me, I’m alright.

I thought I was a big man until I went in there,” he admits. “I quickly realised that jail isn’t for me but when I got back out I just […]

“I was born into a family system that was involved in criminality,” says James, now a successful mentor working with vulnerable young people but once a criminal with a grim […]

Working as a GP in one of Edinburgh’s most socially deprived areas, Carey believes her key role is being an advocate for her patients. It’s not just about consultations. It’s […]