14 years ago today I was released from prison. Although many people felt I should not be given a second chance @StGilesTrust gave me a chance and I established @StGilesTrustSOS which is now the largest ex-offender led project of its type in the country
Happy birthday SOS Project
Evening Standard’s £1m campaign to cut school exclusions.
London secondary schools with exclusion rates higher than the national average are invited to apply for grants of up to £150,000 each, spread over three years, to develop on-site inclusion units. https://t.co/UrDhZ5tNyf
My piece in today's Observer, about exploitation and violence in the illicit drugs economy.
'The long road to Jaden Moodie’s murder'
https://t.co/f96yBSJ8na
I have been receiving lots of calls from parents and caregivers as its the summer break and youth violence is once again on the rise,
I have done a video talking about the 5 questions that should be key for any family to answer if they have concerns
https://t.co/RtwwoSWJLc
This is REAL frontline work - 100 years ago, these two would have been inspiring the troops in the trenches - in the modern age, they inspire so many of us with their first hand appreciation, actions & education in a different battle. Keep up the good work.
"The difference between a high prison population and a low one is how well you address the gaps" Powerful words from Junior Smart on yesterday's @BBCRadioLondon#DriveTime on newly announced prison reforms.
Action starts at 9.47
Check it out:
https://t.co/Moigl1zNHo