Charmel Koloko
Youth Justice Leader at Account Hackney- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Advance Tree of Life Training
Phola_ngoMay, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
SEG Award Level 2 in Youth Work Practice
Skills and Education GroupMay, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Safegaurding Level 1 Certificate
Ineqe Safeguarding GroupMay, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
Stage Combat
British Academy Of Dramatic CombatApr, 2015- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Account Hackney
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Justice Leader
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Nov 2021 - Present
Part of an independent advisory group of young people that monitors, researches, and represents the community on policing issues in Hackney. The group started in 2012 as a Young people’s Stop and Search Monitoring Group, tasked with scrutinising police activity in the borough. Since 2019, the group has expanded its role to concern all things related to policing and community safety. The group also leads a series of projects - these include the development of youth-led action research on issues such as trust in police, deaths in custody, the education system, and youth violence. This also includes ‘Community Healing’, a historical research project into community activism and local campaigns for justice. On top of the media and research work the group meets regularly with the local Basic Command Unit (BCU’s) and other policing bodies to hold officers to account on issues including use of force, Section 60's, racial disproportionality and taser usage. The group also provides representation for young people in statutory bodies such as MOPAC and Hackney Council. As part of the group I also participate in outreach workshops for young people in the borough titled ‘Secure the Knowledge’ on a broad range of issues including ‘Know Your Rights’. Show less
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Hackney CVS
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Leader
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Apr 2017 - Present
As a youth leader / worker on the 'Young Black Men Inspirational Leaders' programme I set-up, help organise, participate in, and assist in running local community programmes and projects aimed at young people and adults aged between 11 - 25. Through these programmes, I help them to explore and understand their ideas, values, and beliefs, building their confidence and life skills so that they can make a successful transition to adulthood. Leadership and personal development, as well as representation skills, making sure that our young people’s voices are heard. Brand development for both Politically Black/Young Black Men’s (YBM) group. Educating young people that are sessionally employed as part of the project about African history, Black British history, racial identity, institutions, and their effect on race relations in the UK, as well as globally. Facilitating and planning sessions/workshops that aim to educate young people and young adults about Black British and African history, racial identity, institutions, and their effect on race relations in the UK as part of the Politically Black Project. Selected to design and facilitate and run a Speakers’ Corner project, a monthly session/workshop aimed at young people and young adults, looking to educate them about things they would not normally encounter, or be as clued up about. Additionally, this also included training and mentoring, and reaching out and educating Youth Leaders about networking. The aim was to attract positive and insightful leaders in and around our community to work with the team. I personally chose inspirational leaders out of my existing network from varying backgrounds such as medicine, law, music and the creative arts, sports, civil service and social media influencers and personalities. Show less
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Safer London
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Peer Educator
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Dec 2021 - Apr 2022
Working mainly with young black men, project related to mental health and community Working mainly with young black men, project related to mental health and community
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Peabody
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Peer Mentor and Youth Coordinator
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
A supportive space co-facilitated with Peabody, alongside health care professionals, clinical psychologists and other peer mentors for young people aged 11 - 18 years old to come and speak about issues regarding mental health and wellbeing, providing a wider range of support and expanding the use of our peer-to-peer methodology to provide a wider range of support to Hackney young people. Sessions are hosted weekly every Thursday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Pembury Community Centre in Hackney. Our aim is to create a place that the youth feel comfortable enough to actually deal with the issues affecting them, rather than struggling alone, facilitating, and participating in workshops with them and educating young mental wellbeing. Additionally, reducing stigma around mental health issues and improving access to mental health services for their peers and giving them the tools to manage stress. It allows them to seek advice where necessary, to have a sense of community and connect with people who can relate to them and understand what they are going through. Offering local young people a safe and open place to relax, connect and grow without any judgement. Show less
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Education
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2012 - 2016
University of East London
Bachelor's degree, Fine Art and Animation -
2009 - 2012
Stoke Newington School & Sixth Form College
A levels, 2 A-levels B-C and 2 As Levels C -
2007 - 2009
Kidbrooke School
GCSE, B-C
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