Report On Village Network For Young Black Men

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REPORT ON VILLAGE NETWORK FOR YOUNG BLACK MEN

Setting the Scene:-

The Village Network is a six months development programme, which comprises one on one support, group sessions which encourages peer support, and a network of partners from the private, public and voluntary sector.

It’s a model that was piloted with lone parents in which 11 of the participants, work or running successful businesses. Work continues with others still going into work or having the confidence to look for work placements themselves. Project Funded by LSC and the Employer Coalition.

Because of the success of project, we decided to reshape the model for some of the most challenging black men, some of whom were ex-offenders or simply not connected or involves themselves in anything.

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Key to the Village Network is a residential programme that helps to build the team. For the women, we went to a hotel for 24 hours. Understood that the young men needed more of a challenge, we went on weekend residential. Quite a challenge some of the young men couldn’t attend because they had to attend court.

Apart from a few dissenting voices, the residential was a success with many benefits.

Our first group session was very successful. With over 20 participants. We had four very successful black businessmen talking about themselves, their expenses and their achievements. ...

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