Posted by P. Reynolds The role of the Mentor The Campaign to Stop Anti-social Behaviour emerged as a result of the activities by certain individuals living in Johns Park West, Clondalkin, who terrorised, annoyed and generally made life difficult for people who just wanted to live their lives in peace.This youth who sports the proud name of a GAA Club here in Clondalkin encouraged others from neighbouring areas to practice their football and hurling skills at residents cars,windows and other property as they threw verbal and provocative jestures at people who went in and out. Obviously, the parents who sport the same jerseys and who help,mentor or assist, sit quietly indoors watching all this happen but make no effort to stop the problem. Not until a leafletting campaign and the presence of a Garda car on the road, did they slip quietly away and wait for another day to carry out their deeds. So why address mentors? Well you see mentors have a responsiblity both on and off the pitch as role models to those they train and supervise.They have an obligation to provide those under their control the dicipline and respect necessary to avoid bringing the good name an reputation of their club into disrepute by conducting anti-social behaviour activities against others in their community.There is no point in attending training courses in basic fundamentals if you are not prepared to act responsibly by conducting your activities in a civilised manner both on and off the pitch.The youths who sport their club jerseys and the mentors who wear their trainers outfits have to be seen by the public as role models who are proud to wear their club outfits with an unblemished pride. Anti-social behaviour is a rising problem within our society and can only be eradicated if we as trainers collectively inform other members about the effect anti-social behaviour is having on both the young and old within our communities. I have always said that one day we will be old and feeble and will need the help and support of other in order to make the remaining days of our lives comfortable.The word from responsible mentors who do not take part in these actions against our communities must be"This has to Stop". We must inform and educate our young people that when they leave the field of play their reponsibilities to both club and community continues on.There are a far greater number of committed,qualified and concerned mentors within the GAA than there is bad. They are a credit to the GAA but we must be weary of those who wish to tarnish its name by their on the field impression of interest, while they encourage others to commit actions against their community. The campaign to stop anti-social behaviour is a community based orginisation that wishes to promote a better understanding on the effects of anti-social behaviour and the damage it is doing to communities. The CAASB is a non-political, non-violent organisation that has an interest in the betterment of our communities. You can help by Emailing your support and comments to: antisocialbehaviour@eircom.net New web site is currently under construction A two-hour training course for mentors on 'The role of the mentor in combatting anti-social behaviour' will be conducted free of charge and on your premises by a qualified trainer. You can register your interest in the course by emailing our address. We thank you for your support The anti-social behaviour on Saint Johns Park West started the campaign,let's hope the community will end it for good
on May 30, 2005, 12:41 am
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