Roger Harvey gave another of his series of Rotary updates
In his 13 November update Roger reported on the PACT program being run in Toronto designed to break the cycle of poverty and criminal behaviour in that city. The Pact (which stands for Participation, Acknowledgment, Commitment and Transformation) program works with at-risk young people and those who have committed crimes to change their direction in life.
The program partners with the judicial system and targets young repeat offenders. The aim is through detailed intensive mentoring and weekly meetings over a period of 12 to 18 months to break the cycle of criminality and put people onto a positive path in their lives.
Some 30 clubs in Toronto are participating in the program which has a 60% success rate.
For more information visit www.rotary.org/en/rotary-clubs-help-youth-turn-away-crime