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My Life: Igor Jesus, 19, London

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  • Tuesday, November 26, 2013
    • | CYP Now
I am a Dare Londoner, which means I am a part of London Youth's youth advisory board, and I also sit on its trustee board.

Fathers' group steers boys away from a life of gangs

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  • Tuesday, October 29, 2013
    • | CYP Now
When his 16-year-old son was killed in a gang-related attack in May 2009, James Gregory wanted to take positive action to support young people living in deprived areas of Manchester to steer clear of crime.

My Life: Louise Dolan, 21, Northern Ireland

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  • Tuesday, October 29, 2013
    • | CYP Now
I have been part of the Northern Ireland Youth Forum (NIYF) for around two years. Before getting into the NIYF, I had no real ambitions - I didn't know where I wanted to go in life and was working in a call centre, which just wasn't for me.

My Life: Aissatu Jalloh, 12, London

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  • Tuesday, October 15, 2013
    • | CYP Now
Since I gained my Mayor's Music Scholarship through Tower Hamlets arts and music education service, I've been treated like I'm special. At school, we're only allowed to play one instrument, but because of my scholarship, I was an exception and allowed to play two instruments - the cello and trumpet - because I played them both in primary school.

My Life: Laura-May Nardella, 17, London

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  • Tuesday, August 20, 2013
    • | CYP Now
A lot of people close to me have struggled with alcohol and drug addiction. So two years ago when my friend mentioned the London Youth Involvement Project, I decided to join. It's run by Mentor, a drug and alcohol abuse prevention charity, and involves about 10 young people from London.

My Life: Marcus Miller, 15, Tottenham, London

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  • Tuesday, August 6, 2013
    • | CYP Now
I got involved with StreetChance three years ago when coaches came to my school inviting us to play cricket for free at a local community centre. I really like cricket, so I was pleased to have something to do after school.

My Life: Jacob Marriott, 17, London

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  • Wednesday, July 10, 2013
    • | CYP Now
As a teenager, I felt I couldn't achieve anything. I doubted myself and my ability to live up to my family's expectations. My self-confidence was non-existent and I would find myself thinking the worst-case scenario for everyday decisions. This had a negative effect on my mental health.

My Life: Jasmine Crayton, 17, Cornwall

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  • Tuesday, June 25, 2013
    • | CYP Now
It's been three years since I lost my brother Jordan to a type of bone cancer called osteosarcoma. He was 16 and my best friend. He was the happiest and bravest person I know.

My Life: Francesca Wheatley, 18, Lancashire

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  • Tuesday, June 11, 2013
    • | CYP Now
I didn't notice anything was wrong until February 2010, when I found a lump under my arm. I wasn't concerned, even though I had lost weight and felt tired. My GP told me I was just a tired teenager.

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