Dedicated Youth Intervention Specialist with over 17 years of experience innovating and leading programs that transform the lives of marginalised young people. Founder of the SOS Project, which I grew from a £20k initiative to a £2 million program, helping countless youth transition from custody to community and break cycles of criminality.As a formerly incarcerated individual myself, I've channeled my experiences into creating authentic, impactful solutions for youth at risk. My work spans direct intervention, policy advocacy, and thought leadership, always focused on empowering young people to realise their potential and build brighter futures.Key achievements:Awarded OBE for services to youth interventionDeveloped SOS+ early intervention program for schoolsServe on Youth Endowment Fund panel and formerly on Home Office Taskforce for ViolenceFrequent consultant on gang intervention across London and Home CountiesMA in Applied Criminology and Youth Justice (Distinction), currently pursuing PhDPassionate about innovative approaches to youth work, violence reduction, and community building. Committed to driving systemic change and creating opportunities for society's most vulnerable.Specialities: Serious Youth Violence,Project innovation design and expansion,Client case work,Conflict mediation,Violence desistanceTeaching and facilitation,Management and development,Youth Activism,Motivational and Public speaking,Life coaching,Film making and editing,Creative and Feature writing
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