Solution to youth crime

[Letter to the Editor of local paper following a story on "Youth Crime Spree"

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Dear Ed

I find it unsurprising that disillusioned or bored youth are on a crime spree (Kawana Weekly, front pg Feb 9). Our current tourism-supported economy has been battered by floods on top of a larger economic downturn and people are hurting and confused.

There are lay-offs from many businesses, including iconic Australia Zoo (SC Daily Feb 21), and families of those laid off are feeling the pinch financially as well as the loss of their dreams of future happiness. Young children who do not know any better can be understood for striking out in the community through anger or desperation.

I am unable to wave a wand and fix the post-GFC, post-flood economy but I do call on all businesses to help send a message of hope to the youngsters.

Last year I sent out a call for a local business mentoring group to be formed, just like "the Boy Scouts" but for business. The Abundance Army does not guarantee to fix all youth crime, vandalism, graffiti, robbery or violent crime; but it could sure reduce it a lot!

Kids are less likely to vandalise a business premises if they know the owner, or if the owner is active in helping the community.

Kids are also less likely to commit crimes when they feel empowered and respected by adults in the business community.

Have a quick look & I am still keen to hear from any business owners who would like to volunteer as effective "youth workers". There is payoffs for both sides: mentors & mentees.

www.AbundanceArmy.com

Jeremy Britton

0410 468378

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The "boy scouts of business" or the "millionaire mentors", the Abundance Army, will teach you all that you need to know to succeed in the real world.

The traditional education system has students taught by workers (teachers, employees) and the students are encouraged to become paid workers in the traditional J-O-B workforce. This may be fine for most people, yet there are some who would like to become bosses, entrepreneurs, investors, business owners or work from home.

The Abundance Army allows you to "be all you can be". Whatever skills you now have can be shared with others, whilst whatever skills you are yet to develop can be encouraged.

You could be a Captain in one field and a Soldier in another, depending upon your skill set. You can be an Apprentice and an Entrepreneur. You can be constantly evolving through discovering more or mentoring more.

Imagine the transformative effect in your community, as older people in business become respected mentors and leaders; small business owners possibly becoming perceived as more valued to young children than their tutors, teachers and lecturers (workers).

[A teenager who values local business will be less likely to be involved in vandalism, graffiti or theft.]

Imagine the transformation in your community as young children and teenagers join the new recruits, learning skills that will enable them to create money from ideas, investments and business.

[A teenager who knows how to make money from ideas and effort will be less likely to turn to violence, crime, racism, blaming others, theft, jealousy and bullying.]

Imagine the transformation in your life as you become a Student and a Master, respected, rewarded and encouraged to become more, give more and gain more...

Join the movement. We want YOU.