Project is delivered by Boxing Futures, which supports young people at the margins of society
Four out of five participants reported benefits after being involved in the scheme
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Young people who are struggling with social isolation are being supported with their self-esteem and confidence as part of a project built around the therapeutic benefits of boxing.
Brothers Through Boxing targets young men aged between 16 and 25 who are not currently in employment, education or training and may have suffered trauma, have special educational needs or experience mental health challenges.
The six-month programme which runs at sites in Peterborough, Cambridge and Bedford, involves boxing-focused sessions that aim to build physical and mental fitness, as well as group discussions which encourage young men to open up and challenge the traditional masculine stereotypes that can have a detrimental impact on mental health.
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