In Trinidad and Tobago, precursor conditions such as high unemployment rates, an evasive crime and drug culture , poverty and poor family structures have resulted in a high number of youths in difficult situations. In order to address this concern, mentoring at a national level was conceptualized as an effective strategy to aid “at risk” youth in their holistic development. Mentors help youth learn to understand and communicate their feelings, to relate to their peers, and to develop positive relationships with other adults. The desired end result is to assist and guide Trinidad & Tobago’s youth in becoming socially, psychological, emotionally and economically balanced adults who contribute to society.
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The Introduction of formal one on one mentoring sessions throughout Trinidad and Tobago
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Training and development of screened volunteers to become youth mentors
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The establishment of a National mentor and Mentee database
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A mentoring through Music Project (Positive Adolescent Network Pan Yard Initiative)
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The Development of a National Policy and guidelines on Youth Mentoring