YOUNGSTERS WHO “GET HOOKED ON FISHING”; ARE LESS LIKELY TO COMMIT ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

Over the past few months the “Get Hooked on Fishing (GHOF)” Project has gone from strength to strength.

The Project is one of the most powerful young person’s development programmes in the region.

The past few months have seen the project the busiest ever with over 300 young people and families attending sessions. The project has also supported Operation Python, a Humberside Police initiative to tackle youth crime.

The programme now has a 16 year old apprentice who was on the verge of receiving an ASBO. Since his employment his ABC and potential ASBO have been withdrawn.

Mark Fenty, GHOF coordinator said “It is still early days in his apprenticeship, but the signs for him and his long term future are much brighter and more positive than ever, which demonstrates the power of the Get Hooked on Fishing Project.”

Mark adds “Personally my work colleagues within North East Lincolnshire Council and at Safer and Stronger Communities have been incredibly supportive of me and GHOF. One person however who deserves to be singled out is PC Gary Starkie. Gary is the Chairman of the GHOF Management Board and the main driver who brought the programme to the North East Lincolnshire in 2007.”