What are your responsibilities? I carry out staff recruitment, co-ordinate the project, liaise with staff at the Rapid Action Project and the police. I'm also responsible for the steering group that heads up the joint partnership and for six youth workers based in Essex.
What is a typical day like for you like? It varies from planning and staff supervision to attending key strategic staff meetings with crime-prevention agencies.
Do you have a youth work background?
I've worked with young people for many years. I have an affinity with those in the criminal justice system as I was jailed for being a political activist at 17.
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