Kimberly Byrd posts a slideshow about being a mentor to youth.

1. Kimberly Byrd
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2. PSR Philadelphia
is a public health, non-profit organization aimed towards fulfilling it’s
goals of nonviolence and addressing health & the environment.

3. Youth Court
is a program within PSR that encourages youth to follow the rule of law and
encourage healthy attitudes, as well as help develop morals and decision-making
skills. Youth Court is currently practiced at four high schools in Philadelphia.

4. Peer Pressure
Positive peer pressure helps
encourage young people who
commit an offense to give back to
the community. Sometimes all a
teenager needs is a direction for
help, an easy way to get it, and a
great mentor so they can avoid
any future involvement in
disciplinary systems.
This is imperative for kids to
reach their goals.

5. Conflict Resolution
Programs centered in conflict
resolution helps give students
important skills in changing
harmful behavior in schools.
The goal is to address problem
behaviors before the individual
student escalates their anti-social
tendencies, and is encouraged to
engage with other students in a
non-violent and positive manner.

6. Why Mentors Count
Mentors fill the void that is neither parent nor friend. Mentors offer structured
advice and are there for children when the need sound advice the most – or are
too embarrassed to speak to their parents.

7. Having a Mentor Could Mean the
Difference Between Direction and Chaos
Kids with mentors are much better guided through adolescent years and into adulthood.
Having a caring mentor could be the key to a child’s success in school and in their future
careers. Learning the necessary skills to be an positive member of society is invaluable.