Former prison inmate and Premier League footballer Jamie Lawrence
Kick It Out is committed to raising aspirations for individuals within the UK prison system with its ‘Movin' On Up’ initiative.
Movin’ On Up provides prisoners with an opportunity to hear from and meet a number of role models, drawn from football as well as other sports, music and the media, in a session designed to help raise motivation and achievement.
The events also look at the effects of discrimination both within football, sport generally and within the wider community. Panel members are on hand to recite and share experiences of discrimination with attendees urged to do likewise.
Motivation
Each forum features three or four panellists chosen to illustrate key messages about personal motivation, drawing on the dedication and work that they have put into their own profession. Events often include an element of performance, such as dance, song or theatre, to help showcase community projects.
Previously the likes of former Charlton striker Carl Leaburn, former Great Britain rugby star Ikram Butt and Jamie Lawrence, the former Bradford City and Leicester City midfielder, who was previously a prison inmate, have all taken part in Movin’ On Up forums.
Kick It Out’s director Piara Powar explains: "Football is a great tool to reach out to those who have been excluded from mainstream society and in this case work with inmates in discussions on discrimination, equality and a life outside prison.
"We hope the activities will help to inspire, raise aspirations and ultimately contribute to the process of rehabilitation."
To find out more about Kick It Out’s ‘Movin On Up’ initiative, call 0207 684 4884.
