Very regularly, we report on initiatives by the police department to try and steer young people away from a life in conflict with the law.
Well, the cops are making a second attempt at their Youth Mentorship Program.
The kids who participate are paired with adult mentors who work with them in a classroom setting, and exposed to sports, life skills lessons, and educational tours around the country - all in the hopes that they stay away from a life of crime.
Starting next week, a new cohort of children are about to benefit from the program, and the Police Department held an opening ceremony at the Radisson.
We found out more:
The Deputy Commissioner was grateful to the sponsors, and the mentors who agreed to help continue the Youth Mentorship Program.
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