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| Manchester’s Unsung Heroes: Youth worker devotes life to ex-offenders through revolutionary scheme |
| By mancunianmatters.co.uk - Mark Shales |
| Published: 06/18/2013 |
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Manchester, UK - Spending time in prison may be a powerful deterrent for most but as one in four prisoners re-offend upon release some may question whether the system offers a road to recover for criminals. But one Manchester charity worker is trying to revolutionise the concept of post-prison care by mentoring young offenders and ensuring the transition from prison to employment is as smooth and stable as possible. Matty Hawthorne, 30, has worked for Christian youth project The Message Trust for the last 13 years, spending a decade of that time working in some of Manchester’s toughest prisons. “There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing someone who’s completely broken, get their life fixed,” he said. Read More. |
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