1. “ONE PERSON CANNOT CHANGE THE WORLD, ONE PERSON CAN CHANGE SOMEONE ELSE’S WORLD”

2. THORN CROSS PEER MENTORING SCHEME IN ASSOCIATION WITH NSPCC / CHILDLINE WORKING 2 GETHER TO KEEP INDIVIDUALS SAFE INSIDE SCHEME STARTED IN 2007 144 PEER MENTORS TRAINED – 87% CARRY OUT DUTIES EFFECTIVELY

3. ORGANISER SAFER CUSTODY / PUBLIC PROTECTION MANAGER – Anastasia Selby Facilitators OFFICER – GLEN MAKIN OFFICER – BEVERLY LEIGH ADMIN SUPPORT JOY WESTERN

4. PEER MENTORS THORN CROSS SELECTION:-  Recommended by Staff/Mentors, Self Referral  Application Form  Interview ASSESSMENT  Good Behaviour / Attitude  Addressed Offending Behaviour  Potential Role Model / Mentoring Skills  Motivation

5. TRAINING STAFF Trained Regional Co-ordinator from NSPCC/CHIPS Other professional skills PEER MENTORS Training provided on:- Mentoring Listening skills, Perspective Taking, Problem Solving, Diversity, Confidentiality Relationships Bereavement

6. PEER MENTORS IDENTIFIED BLACK T SHIRTS / SWEATSHIRTS PHOTO’S ON THE UNIT CIRCUIT TV IN RECEPTION

7. ONGOING SUPPORT & MONITORING  Safer Custody Unit  Support meetings / Drop in support  Chaplaincy Staff  Residential Staff

8. PEER MENTORS PROVIDE  Information  Advice  Support: re: Vulnerability (Risk of Suicide & Self Harm) Bereavement issues Relationship issues Positive Role Models

9. PEER MENTORS PROVIDE  Talks to visitors  Presentations to Conferences Schools Community Projects YOT Groups  Involved in Chaplaincy Services  Involved in meetings Peer Mentors are positive Representatives of Thorn Cross’s work

10. PEER MENTORS GAIN  Social Skills & Confidence  Presentation Skills  Improved Self Worth / Esteem  Improved Parenting / relationship skills Peer Mentoring is Character Building and develops their positive contribution to Society EVERY YOUNG ADULT MATTERS

11. Peer mentors may not change the world but can change an individuals world. 2007 - 48 Peer Mentors trained 2008 - 52 Peer Mentors trained 2009 - 44 Peer Mentors trained Out of 144 Mentors 4833% worked out 5739% given presentations David Ketley presented with the Diana Award HMCIP Good Practice

12. THORN CROSS MENTORS IF YOU WISH TO TALK WE WILL LISTEN IF YOU FEEL ALONE WE WILL SUPPORT ANY FEARS OR DOUBTS WE WILL REASSURE