Facts and figures

  • Over 70 volunteers on the Scheme

  • We assisted 1971 people in 2001 – 2002

  • An average of 38 calls attended per week

  • An estimated 5,000 volunteer hours

  • 1 in 3 of young people detained in Surrey were supported by the Scheme in 2001

  • Over 80% of calls were attended by a volunteer within 30 minutes or at a time agreed with custody staff

  • To see principle vulnerabilities amongst adults assisted follow this link