This article gets to some of the root causes of crime. Personal and social empowerment are critical answers. What can we do as mentors and advocates?
Out of suffering comes resilience. If he can do it then many of us can too. But remember, it takes a village to raise a child. Never give up!
See article on how this Jamaican raised in poverty has made it to the top.
The destiny of the Jamaican majority is the strength of Jamaica. Without a change of attitude and structure, our origins in oppression will control our destiny.
We each need vision and new action for new solutions however simple. The same applies to any country or culture in the world with similar challenges.
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