My Story Starts Here: Voices of Young Offenders

My Story Starts Here is a powerful and moving collection of stories from young offenders. These stories provide a unique insight into the lives of these young people, and the challenges they face.

My Story Starts Here: Voices of Young Offenders

by Deborah Ellis

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9615 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	208 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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The book is divided into four parts. The first part, "Growing Up," explores the factors that contribute to youth offending, such as poverty, abuse, and neglect. The second part, "The System," examines the youth justice system, and the ways in which it can fail young people. The third part, "Breaking the Cycle," tells the stories of young people who have turned their lives around. And the fourth part, "Hope for the Future," offers a glimpse of what can be achieved when young people are given the chance to succeed.

The stories in My Story Starts Here are honest, raw, and often heartbreaking. But they are also stories of hope and resilience. These young people have faced incredible challenges, but they have not given up on themselves. They are determined to make a better life for themselves, and they are asking for our help.

My Story Starts Here is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the issue of youth offending. It is a powerful and moving book that will change the way you think about these young people.

The Voices of Young Offenders

The young people who have shared their stories in My Story Starts Here come from all walks of life. They are boys and girls, black and white, rich and poor. They have all made mistakes, but they are not defined by their mistakes.

Here are just a few of their stories:

• John was raised in a poor neighborhood by a single mother. He started selling drugs at a young age to help support his family. He was eventually arrested and sentenced to prison. John is now out of prison and working to rebuild his life. He is a talented artist and hopes to one day open his own art studio.
• Mary was sexually abused by her stepfather for years. She ran away from home and ended up living on the streets. She was eventually arrested for prostitution. Mary is now in a treatment program and is working to overcome her addiction. She hopes to one day become a social worker and help other young people who have experienced trauma.
• David grew up in a violent household. He was often beaten by his father and witnessed his mother being abused. David started drinking alcohol at a young age to cope with the pain. He was eventually arrested for drunk driving and assault. David is now sober and working to rebuild his life. He is a volunteer at a local youth center and hopes to one day become a youth counselor.

These are just a few of the stories that are told in My Story Starts Here. These young people have faced incredible challenges, but they have not given up on themselves. They are determined to make a better life for themselves, and they are asking for our help.

What Can We Do?

There are many things that we can do to help young offenders. We can:

• Support programs that help young people at risk of offending. These programs can provide young people with the skills and support they need to make positive choices.
• Advocate for policies that support youth justice. We need to make sure that young offenders are treated fairly and given the chance to succeed.
• Give young offenders a second chance. We all make mistakes, and young people deserve a second chance to prove themselves.

By working together, we can help young offenders break the cycle of crime and violence. We can help them to reach their full potential and become productive members of society.

My Story Starts Here is a powerful and moving book that will change the way you think about youth offending. It is a book that will inspire you to get involved in the fight against youth violence. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these young people.

To learn more about My Story Starts Here, or to purchase the book, please visit the website: https://mystorystartshere.org/

My Story Starts Here: Voices of Young Offenders

by Deborah Ellis

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9615 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	208 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE