One Junior Mentors session had a very special guest speaker last
Thursday. Duncan the founder and chief executive from Survivors Manchester, a
vital charity working with and supporting male victims of abuse, came to our headquarters in Manchester to run a workshop and to spread the word of what he is
currently trying to achieve in UK parliament.
The young people were split into two groups and were given
agendas to argue in a mock parliamentary style. Strong opinions were voiced,
vociferous rebuttals proffered, and views divided (watch your back Westminster).
The debate was a great way to encourage the use of analytical skills while also
encouraging self control and good judgement.
One of our corporate sponsors Zurich Community Trust were also in attendance. They provided a veritable feast for
our volunteers and our mentees, and contributed a parliamentary speaker to the
proceedings to keep each party in order.
All in all another great Junior Mentors session. Thanks to Duncan from
Survivors Manchester and Zurich for making it happen.
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