The Police and Crime Commissioner, Sir Clive Loader, is marking the end of a year- long ‘early intervention’ project, which was funded by his office, by presenting young people with certificates of achievement.
Catch22 is a social business and charity that provides a number of programmes to help people in tough situations turn their lives around. It helps young people retain or develop choice in their lives; feel safe, secure and valued in their community; build or re-build positive relationships with family and friends; develop higher levels of self-respect, and command respect from the community; and live comfortably with neighbours to avoid the build-up of problems.
In March 2014, the PCC awarded £37,000 to a programme called Community Action against Crime (CAAC). It teaches children who are at risk of offending and anti-social behaviour, how to care for a local woodland and respect their environment. The young people are from areas including Eyres Monsell, Saffron Lane, Braunstone, Spinney Hills, New Parks and Hamilton.
On Wednesday 13 May 2015 Sir Clive will go to a celebration day at DeMontfort University to celebrate what the young people have achieved; highlight the impact the project has had and watch a number of films about the projects the young people have undertaken. Nearly 100 pupils from Rolleston and Eyres Monsell Primary Schools and Samworth Enterprise Academy will be there as well as parents, staff and members of the public who have benefited from the project.
Police and Crime Commissioner, Sir Clive Loader, said; “I am really looking forward to meeting the young people again, seeing what they have achieved and thanking them for the work they have done. I am thrilled to see that the grant has made such a difference to this project in terms of engaging young people and stopping them entering into the criminal justice system. I am pleased that I’ve been able to support it.”
Jo Metcalfe, Catch22 Service Support Manager said: “Catch22 are extremely pleased to be celebrating the achievements of each young person involved in the project. The project has inspired the schools and young people involved to connect and engage with their whole community, we hope to create a lasting legacy from the work we have done here”
Lee Martin, Head Teacher from Samworth Enterprise Academy said; “The project has developed leadership skills and overall inspired the young people from our school and the local primary to want to achieve more for themselves. They have done themselves and the school proud.”
Pupils at Samworth Enterprise Academy organised an ‘Inspire’ day to motivate younger pupils at the two other schools. Pupils organised a wide range of activities inclulding circus skills, drama, cake decorating, martial arts, film making, football, dance and a compeition to design a super hero. The activities taught the children about teamwork and leadership and helping others.
Posted on Monday 9th May 2016