Mwanzo Project CIC
Programmes List
Mwanzo Project uses a holistic approach to seek to understand the complex needs and lives of each individual young person. All staff are trained in psychologically and trauma-informed approaches; equipped with the language and skills to empower young people to feel able to speak about their experiences and to support them around their wellbeing.
We offer two programmes currently The Call In Programme and The Reach Out Programme in addition to being able to provide tailored packages, workshops and training.
The Call In Programme
The Call In Programme offers a diversion from the criminal legal system for 16-21 years old within East Central Bristol (outside area could be considered) from predominantly Black and racially minoritised backgrounds who have been arrested.
Young people will be required to engage with a 6 month programme of support and activities, and if successfully complete the programme their arrest will be recorded as an Outcome 22 and no further action taken. The programme includes:
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1:1 Mentoring focusing on counternarratives, building relationships, creating safe spaces, consequential thinking, building self-confidence, self- esteem and developing conflict resolution skills.
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Group Workshops that are culturally sensitive to build independence and lifelong skills including financial literacy, reflective spaces and harm minimization.
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Positive Activities to offer and support access to a range of positive activities that can help improve physical and emotional wellbeing, including therapeutic interventions.
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Life Coaching and Goal Planning to support young people to create personal development plans, including education, employment and training plans; exploring their interests and goals in order to have hope for an alternative future free from violence and offending.
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Regular Panel Reviews to review the young person’s progress, celebrate success and to address any concerns or challenges with the programme.
Eligibility:
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16-21 years old
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Resides in East Central Bristol or arrested in East Central Bristol or linked to services in East Central Bristol
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Arrested for Possession with Intent to Supply Class A or
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Arrested for Possession with Intent to Supply Class B or
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Arrested for Robbery or
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Arrested for possession of a bladed article
*Due to the severity of offences each referral will be assessed by Avon and Somerset Constabulary for eligibility/suitability on an individual basis considering previous offending and level of risk before referring*
Who can refer:
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Avon and Somerset Constabulary
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Safer Options/ Violence Reduction Unit/ Youth Justice Service via Avon and Somerset Constabulary.
How to refer:
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Complete referral form, ensure Data Protection Agreement has been signed and necessary paperwork to be served by Avon and Somerset Constabulary.
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Email referral to director@mwanzo.co.uk
The Reach Out Programme
The Reach Out Programme aims to work with up to 20 young people aged 16-21 years old within East Central Bristol (outside area could be considered) from predominantly Black and racially minoritised backgrounds who are identified as at risk/involved in serious youth violence and youth offending for up to 6 months offering:
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1:1 Mentoring focusing on counternarratives, building relationships, creating safe spaces, consequential thinking, building self-confidence, self- esteem and developing conflict resolution skills.
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Group Workshops that are culturally sensitive to build independence and lifelong skills including financial literacy, reflective spaces and harm minimization.
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Positive Activities to offer and support access to a range of positive activities that can help improve physical and emotional wellbeing, including therapeutic interventions.
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Life Coaching and Goal Planning to support young people to create personal development plans, including education, employment and training plans; exploring their interests and goals in order to have hope for an alternative future free from violence and offending.
Eligibility:
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16-21 years old
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Resides in East Central Bristol or linked to services in East Central Bristol
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At risk or involved in street conflict
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At risk or involved in offending
Who can refer:
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Any organisation can make a referral.
How to refer:
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Seek consent for the referral form young person (parent/carer) where appropriate
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Complete referral form and send to director@mwanzo.co.uk
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If you have any questions or wish to discuss further contact us
Bespoke Support Packages
We at Mwanzo Project are committed to support those young people most marginalised by society and are at risk of offending. We recognise that our programmes may not be suitable for all young people or meet their level of need. We are able to offer bespoke packages of support where required whether that is preventative work, specific/task focused support or reintegration following release from custody.
*prices will vary depending on agreed package*
Contact us to discuss further
Educational Workshops & Training
At Mwanzo we aim to provide an evidenced based service; striving for best practice using our professional experience and youth voice to develop our programmes and continue to grow.
We feel it's important to share our learning in a range of areas and are able to offer tailored educational workshops for young people varying from introductions to entrepreneurship, life coaching to understanding the impact of offending.
We also have years of experience facilitating youth safe spaces to gather feedback and youth voice.
Our practice and personal experiences has equipped us to be able to deliver training to partners exploring issues such as collective community trauma, the local context, best practice engaging with those seldom heard and developing culturally sensitive interventions.
We believe it is important to tailor our workshops and training to the needs of participants, so if you are interested, please contact us to discuss further.