ReviewsThe REACH Report: Extract from the Executive Summary
Black boys and young Black men face serious challenges in every sector of society. They are less likely to do well at school, more likely to be unemployed and much more likely to become involved in the criminal justice system than their peers. There are, of course, many examples of Black boys and young Black men who excel at school, university and in all areas of life. But these young Black men are currently the exception rather than the rule.
As well as the many success stories from individual young people, there are many very different, community based organisations and schools making real, life-changing contributions to Black boys and young Black men. In many cases even those boys considered statistically 'at risk' can be helped to thrive.
REACH is one of a series of project groups set up as successors to the Stephen Lawrence Steering Group (LSG) and the Race Equality Advisory Panel (REAP). It was established in February 2006, has been chaired by Clive Lewis, and its focus has been on raising the aspirations and achievement among Black boys and young Black men, enabling them to achieve their potential. This is an independent report commissioned by Government, with representations from many of the recognised leading voluntary sector organisations on this issue. The REACH Report can be downloaded from: www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/reachreport
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