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Amair:
“In IROP I was able to express myself freely
without being
judged” |
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Kwane:
“During the program, I learnt how to respond,
not react” |
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Jamal:
“In IROP, learned the merits of first respecting
myself before I am able to truly have respect
for people, places and things” |
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Shakeem:
“In my journey through IROP I learned that
‘quality of life is not an accident. It is
always the result of high intentions and
intelligent decisions.” |
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Robert:
“The greatest benefit I derived from attending
IROP is the value of respecting myself first,
and how to take responsibility for my actions.” |
Testimonials (Parents of Imani Rites of
Passage Graduates)
Positive feedback during a focus group revealed the extent to which
parents believed their children benefited from their involvement Imani
Rites of passage program.
A Sampling
“My
son model and constantly reminds me of my need to “listen” – “how to
respond, not react.” I now use the written contract as
a basis for establishing structure in the family.”
--Gillian
“My son now
communicates more effectively. He reminds me to be ever present when he
speaks.”
--Hethlyn
“My son has become much
more assertive, more so with me, than with his peers. I wish he will be
as forceful with his friends.”
--Marilyn
“My son is highly
motivated to come to this program, as opposed to going to school and his
regular after-school program.”
--Hall
My sons have become so
self-assured, that they now tend to ask me what seems like
‘inappropriate’ questions.”
--Blair
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