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07 May 2008
The Watchman looks out for kids with mentor drive
Gospel reggae artist David Williams, otherwise known as The Watchman, has started an initiative to encourage adults and responsible teenagers to become mentors to challenging young people
Over 180 men, many from the Christian community, turned up at the first RAP Mentors recruitment drive held at the Croydon Hilton Hotel, in south London.
Williams, who was imprisoned prior to his conversion 15 years ago, has been appointed a National Mentor, by the Youth Offending Teams of the Five Borough Alliance (FBA), in recognition of the success he has experienced mentoring young people over the past 10 years.
Williams’ organisation RAP Mentors has been appointed to work with young people such as gang members and leaders, those at risk of being excluded from school, and who have been involved in crime.
“There’s no doubt that mentoring works,” said Williams. “Over the past 10 years my organisation has worked with some of the most difficult young people imaginable, but have been able to help them change their lives around for the better.”
For the full article, go to Voice Online
Williams, who was imprisoned prior to his conversion 15 years ago, has been appointed a National Mentor, by the Youth Offending Teams of the Five Borough Alliance (FBA), in recognition of the success he has experienced mentoring young people over the past 10 years.
Williams’ organisation RAP Mentors has been appointed to work with young people such as gang members and leaders, those at risk of being excluded from school, and who have been involved in crime.
“There’s no doubt that mentoring works,” said Williams. “Over the past 10 years my organisation has worked with some of the most difficult young people imaginable, but have been able to help them change their lives around for the better.”
For the full article, go to Voice Online
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