Candidate Manifestos 2008 - Young Hackney

Shamain DillonMy aim: Is to help changeprejudice, negative views andstereotypes of Hackney and youngpeople living in Hackney.How can this be done?This can be done by promotingpositive actions using the media,schools and youth services and byputting on award ceremonies tohighlight young people’sachievements in all aspects. Thisshould be pushed by the authoritieswho have the power to influencethe media.Also projects need to be led withyoung people as decision-makersso that they can play a part toshow that they are not all that theyhave been made out to be and toshow their positive potential.Focus: I think prevention is betterthan cure, so we should try to giveyoung people support when theyare doing ok and before they getinto trouble. My dad always says:“Prevention is better than cure!”Personal Development:I would set up youth projects thatdeal with personal development,which help to bring the best out ofus instead of just youth centreswhere you go and play sports andget bored.I would also create projects to teachyoung people about bullying, peerpressure and conflict resolution skills.Parents: There needs to be a way ofgetting parents to learn more aboutparenting skills to get the best outof their children.Volunteering: There should bevolunteering opportunities foryounger young people so that theycan be part of their community.Prevention is better than cure, so we should try to give young peoplesupport when they are doing ok.