Stephen has been in private practice as a criminal barrister for 25 years and is a member of Great James Street Chambers in London. His youth work began almost 15 years ago when he took on the role as a Sunday school teacher at Croydon Community Church.
His belief in the principle that, ‘Every young person has a gift waiting to be unearthed’, was the driving force for his passion to mentor and inspire all those years ago and he remains as passionate today. He often shares with pride the experience of the very first mentee he worked with, now a successful Company Secretary in his early 30’s.
Stephen’s passion has intensified through his involvement as a defence barrister representing young people, many aged 12 to 21 charged with murder and manslaughter. The drama and intensity of the court room coupled with the unspoken fear of a murder trial is
a message he is keen for all young people to hear. A moment of madness literally changing the course of not just that person’s life but all those connected to the tragic event. Unfulfilled potential in a graveyard or behind prison bars for many years are the realities of the choice to carry a knife. Unforeseen lives ruined through the decision.
Watch Stephen in action here.
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