Abob CEO, Nathan Roberts in the Guardian on the prison crisis.

bertieAbandofbrothers News, Brighton, Community News, Crawley, Eastbourne, Haringey, London, Press, Stop Press

The Guardian’s ‘Comment is Free’ section invited Abob’s CEO, Nathan Roberts, to write about why the prison crisis is happening. Nathan explains: “Young men don’t mature psychologically until their mid-20s. Condemning so many to the toxic environment of our jails is a recipe for re-offending and suicide” in a very strong piece.

Award honours the Band of Brothers community

Dan.HAbandofbrothers News, Community News, Eastbourne, Press

A glittering prize has been won by organiser, fundraiser and all-round irrepressible abob supporter, Eastbourne dweller, Paul Apps. Out of hundreds of entrants, Paul has won the BBC Sussex and Surrey Community Heroes Award for Volunteering. On Dec 10th, Paul and his wife Alison attended the celebration dinner. At the start, Paul knew he’d been shortlisted but nothing more. “When … Read More

June 2014 – The Guardian – Mentoring is what young men crave without realising it

Dan.HBrighton, Community News, Crawley, Eastbourne, Press

Being a man means being responsible, respecting other people, making a contribution to the community … and …” Dave, 28, hesitates for a couple of seconds and looks down at the little girl smiling broadly beside him: “Most of all, it means being a good father,” he says. The girl is his daughter Susie, nine. She’s tugging at my sleeve … Read More