Barbershop Credible Messenger
What is Barbershop Credible Messenger Mentoring Program?
Our Barbershop Credible Messenger Mentoring Program is for youth at risk in their community and in the juvenile justice system. The Barbershop Credible Messenger Mentoring Program is a transformational process through which individuals from similar backgrounds, especially men and women who were themselves system-involved, engage youth in structured and intentional relationships that help them change their attitudes, beliefs, and actions.
Who is a Barbershop Credible Messenger?Barbershop Credible Messengers are barbers who have had a history of touching these youth weekly and bi-weekly in their barber chairs and are able to connect with and motivate the most challenging young people because they:
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What Youth Benefit from Barbershop Credible Messenger Mentoring Program?Barbershop Credible Messengers are needed for youth who fit the following profile:
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How Can Barbershop Credible Messenger Mentors Help My Work?Employing Barbershop Credible Messengers as mentors can improve outcomes for young people in the juvenile justice system. Specific benefits include:
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