OUR AIM
We have a number of mentors who engage with young people who are not currently accessing any support through their schools or social services. Referrals to our mentoring programme come from local schools, prison, social services, community organisations, parents and self-referrals.
The aim of the programme is to build a relationship with the young person and identify the root cause of a young persons behaviour. Addressing issues at the earliest stages of a childs life, to ensure they do not head into the wrong direction.
HOW WE WORK
We work on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, large group PSHE lessons/Assemblies and street-based interventions.
Our one-to-one mentors have supported young people who are deemed as high risk to offending behaviour and crime.
Many of the young people are affiliated or associated with local gangs, therefore, there is an increased risk of being involved with knife crime.
Our team have a wealth of experience having worked in crime prevention, young offenders institutions, as outreach workers in identified risk areas and in alternative curriculum education.
Our programmes have relied upon our staff engaging with young people who are disengaged and identified as being at risk of being involved/or, who are involved in knife crime.
Once the young person has engaged with the outreach worker we start to challenge the attitude toward knives, gangs and the associated risks.
When appropriate we have partnered with other agencies to further help in reducing the risk of knife crime (Kent Police, Social Services, Kenward Trust - drug and alcohol awareness, Counselling services).
MAKING A LASTING DIFFERENCE THROUGH MENTORING
Refocus Project pairs young people with mentors who understand their challenges and can help them find a new direction. Whether in schools, communities or prison settings, our mentoring programmes build trust, develop resilience and create real change.
Contact us today to find out how mentoring can support a young person you know.