33 - The Mentoring Effect- Saving Our Youth and Families

Published: Jan. 17, 2016, 8 a.m.

b'Mr. Reginald Broddie, is the new Executive Director of Concerned Black Men National (CBM) and in 2016 will build on the legacy of the founding five police officers that first mentored at- risk boys in Philadelphia, Pa in 1975. As a former juvenile probation officer and former Chief Executive Office of the Boys and Girls Club of Anne Arundel County, Md., Mr.Broddie understands the need for holistic programming that supports the academic success of young boys, and girls, and offers educational opportunities to parents. CBM communication specialist, Ms.Lela Winston, discusses the signature CBM Cares program that places engaged and CBM program managers in local schools to provide mentoring and student advocacy during the school day.'