Police chief has launched YES! Program.
Winsor Police Chief Al Frederick speaking at a school assembly at Westview Freedom Academy Nov. 7, 2014.
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By Rabiul Biplob
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Nov. 7, 2014
The Windsor Police Services are starting a program aimed at mentoring youth on how to reach out for life help.
The announcement was made by Windsor Chief of Police Al Frederick at a student assembly at the Westview Freedom Academy. The program is called the Youth Empowerment and Safety Program. The program aims to teach and mentor students about reaching for life help from police and other organizations.
“To build a trusting relationship with the young, we need to reach to them,” said Frederick. “We have a big responsibility to ensure we are safe. We will work with other organizations to make it possible”.
Lorraine Oloya is the youth program coordinator of The Safety Village. They are working with the youth who have difficulty in their lives. This program is to promote safety awareness, healthy relationships and positive decision making skills in youth. This will help these youth to reach for help when they need it.
“This long term initiative will greatly benefit the students involved in the program,” said Oloya.
The program has received a $100,000 grant and want to give it back to the society through this program. The program will educate the youth and their guardians to get close to law enforcement officials and community health professionals.
Maureen Rudall is a Staff Sgt. of the Windsor Police.
“A variety of programs and recreational activities will be delivered to encourage physical activity and foster positive relationships building with youth,” said Rudell.
They are collaborating with community partners, such as Maryvale Adolescents and Family Services, Sandwich Teen Action Group, Windsor Youth Center and Crime Stoppers of Windsor and Essex County.
You can register through any school in Windsor. Students who register will receive voluntary hours for participating in the program.
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