HELPING PREVENT JUVENILE CRIME IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

After joining Positive Futures, things really began to turn around for Jackson. One-to-one mentoring and the active role he played in community activities played an integral part in helping Jackson get back on track and gave him a future to look forward to.

“My mum was threatened withlosing the house if my behaviourcontinued, and I was close to getting acriminal record. After being involvedin Positive Futures, my behaviourhas improved, and I haven’t been introuble with the police since.”
Jackson, age 11.

INSPIRING THROUGH EDUCATION

A combination of ADHD and Autism meant that Aaron struggled to build friendships, and studying was tough. Positive Futures stepped in with one-to one specialist educational support, and also encouraged him to give after school activities a try. The results have been life changing, both in the classroom and the playground.

“We found Aaron’s situation difficultand there was a lot of pressure on usas a family. Positive Futures has beena great support. It’s helped hisconfidence and attitude, and he nowsocialises more with other kids locally.Their work has benefited us as a wholefamily, not just with Aaron.”
Aaron’s Mum.

INSPIRING LOCAL COMMUNITIES

15 youngsters were recruited to take part in a Positive Futures local community project. The aim was to turn wasteland into a beautiful nature trail for patients at a Dementia care home.

The young people spent three days tackling the project – clearing shrubs, making pathways, hand-building and installing bird boxes and distributing three tonnes of wood chip.

“I wasn’t keen on taking part in thisproject, but at the end when some ofthe residents were able to get out ofthe home and sit on the benches, I feltproud. We had done this, and theywere able to enjoy it.”
Kiah, age 14.