Trafford Council Tender

Trafford Council Is Looking To Commission A Mentoring Support Service For Children And Young People Aged 7 – 18 Years (25 For Care Experienced Young People Or Those With Send) That Are Engaged In Or At Risk Of Serious Youth Violence. Sport Should Be Used As A ‘hook’ To Engage Mentees. Mentoring Is Effective In Both Reducing Crime And The Behaviours Associated With Crime And Violence. The Research Suggests That, On Average, Mentoring Reduces Violence By 21%, All Offending By 14%, And Reoffending By 19%. (youth Endowment Fund) There Are Several Ways In Which The Mentor May Support The Mentee; • Acting As A Positive Role-model And Setting A Good Example For A Mentee. • Acting As An Advocate For The Mentee, Seeking Their Views At Multiple Points Throughout The Relationship. • Developing A Trusting Relationship And Providing Emotional Support. • Helping The Mentee To Develop Life Skills, Social Skills Or Communication Skills. • Encourage Positive Relationships With Peers And Within Families. • Educate And Raise Awareness Around Risk Taking Behaviours. • Helping The Mentee With Learning And Academic Development. • Providing Practical Support With Job Applications Or Access To Services. • Sharing Their Networks And Introducing Mentees To Social, Cultural, Sports And Diversionary Activities Which Genuinely Engage Young People And Encourage Positive Use Of Leisure Time.