Tom's Trust continues to fund a programme designed by the OK Club, a youth club based in South
Kilburn, called 'Triggers'. This experimental learning programme will focus on
some perceived root causes and 'triggers' of gang culture and violent street
crime - i.e. the lack of, and need for:
status, role, income, respect,
growing self-esteem, independence and mobility
an understanding of how to
resolve conflict peacefully
satisfying co-operative relationships with
family, friends, adults and partners
gains in emotional literacy and
motivation, helped by positive male role models
appropriate physical and
mental stimulation and creativity - e.g. arts and sport.
The OK Club
recruits disadvantaged young people known to be at high risk of group
involvement in violent street crime, and engages them in enjoyably challenging
learning experiences in the hope that these will act as 'triggers' towards
improved social attitudes, relationships and vocational skills. The feed-back
received to date indicates that this programme does have the desired effect. -
www.okclub.org.uk