Hi, I am
John Power
the manager of the FortunoLink. I like working alongside my team to help young people who had a brush with the law prepare for a postive future.
Our Team
John works with a team of 11 youthworkers and therapists from the
FamilyLink.
Our Partners We work closely with Child Youth & Family, the Courts of Auckland Central, West Auckland, Manukau City,
Papakura and Pukekohe, as well as local Police.
The FortunoLink is a supported bail programme. Young people are referred by CYF and are assessed for admittance. A Youthworker engages with the young person and their family/guardians, the Police and their Youth Advocate (legal representative). Compliance criteria may include remaining drug and alcohol free, non-associations, curfew, completing community hours and letters of apology to victims. The young person develops knowledge on healthy living with regard to food and fitness, budgeting skills and they are linked with community agencies such as Drug and Alcohol Counselling, Anger Management and Family Therapy.
What we achieve
We provide young people with an an opportunity to have a fresh start from a clean slate. The young person may resume education at secondary school or tertiary level. Others may take up an apprenticeship or a job. Our key objective is that the young person does not re-offend. They complete 20 hours of community service plus any other hours as directed by the Court. We work against an agreed plan to meet their goals and help each each young person to prepare for a positive future.
