How to Address 'Gang Mindset' in Mentoring

TRAINING OVERVIEW

Develop your understanding of the culture and mindset of young people caught up in criminal exploitation and gang-related lifestyles. Gain confidence in how to deliver 1:1 mentoring or befriending and prepare yourself for what can be a transformative mentoring relationship.

'I felt good practicing the tools on younger people. I think it being a mentor will help me find out what I'm good at and give me a reason to keep going when things get hard at school. Yeah today was actually really good. 

Emeka (16, student)

TRAINING OUTLINE

This training will;

• Explore the psychology of a gang involvement
• The culture and mindset of gangs
• The power behind gang lifestyles
• What's your mentoring 'offer'
• Developing trauma-informed practices
• Developing your gang counter-narrative
• Creating a safe, trusting mentoring space
• Explore tools that benefit both mentor and mentee.

Our trainers will provide you with the space to reflect, to enhance your mentoring identity.

TRAINING OUTCOMES

Trainees will increase their awareness of;

• The common beliefs found in gang culture
• How to address risks with mentees
• How to support mentees involved in gangs
• Core techniques for developing trust 
• How to use Language That Cares

GROUP DISCOUNTS 

Discounts are available for groups of 3 or more people. Click here for the training brochure and group prices.