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The Lincolnshire Reparation Mentoring Scheme is offered to
young people aged between 10 and 17 who have completed a reparation
order and who wish to continue being mentored for up to a maximum
of 6 months. The young people are matched with a trained volunteer
who assists them in setting up and achieving goals to reduce
their chances of re-offending by:
- Encouraging a more constructive use of leisure time
- Developing existing skills and interests shown by the young
person
- Helping the young person to find out about benefits, housing,
employment opportunities etc and thereby empowering the young
person to make decisions.
- Offering practical help with the completion of forms, applications
etc
- Increasing self esteem and confidence by encouragement and
personal development.
- Offering practical help in finding details of local facilities
for young people and encouragement in their use.
- Providing a positive role model and reinforcing positive attitudes
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