The Bahu Trust wants to play its role in the community in reducing the number of young BAME adults who are involved in crime. As a faith inspired group we play an important role in creating community cohesion and have the potential to transform the lives of young people who have been convicted of crimes.

We are currently working with statutory organisations to develop an offender management programme for young people to enable them to play an active role in society and so that they are less likely to reoffend in the future.

We are developing a small pilot programme for ten at-risk or on-probation youths (under 25s). This will include:

Employability Sessions

· Creating a CV and cover letter (1-to-1)
· Job searching and Interview techniques (1-to-1)
· Review: Mock interview, CV, and cover letter check (1-to-1)
· Group sessions with local employers

The employability sessions will provide the beneficiaries with the foundational tools to apply for jobs, alongside the self-belief and confidence to seek ‘good’ employment.

Social Sessions

· Training workshops (understanding anger, conflict resolution, peer to peer mediation)
· 2 x health and fitness sessions with a street influencer to build character (1 to 1)
· Volunteering/Community work

The group workshops will encourage the beneficiaries to talk about their experiences with crime and provide them with an improved understanding of the consequences of violent crime and other criminal behaviours. Gym sessions recognise the importance of exercise as an outlet for stress and anger. Volunteering opportunities provide the beneficiaries with invaluable experience that they can mention on their CVs and reference in interviews.

Our multifaceted approach aims to address the root issues that may encourage criminal behaviour and improve the beneficiaries’ self-confidence for a positive future, free from involvement in criminal and anti-social behaviour.