Stuff that Matters, Episode 19 - Shameka Smith, Second Round Boxing, Youth Services, Trauma

We're joined by Shameka Smith, the Program Coordinator for Second Round Boxing, which is part of Haven House Services in Raleigh. Second Round is one of 10 unique services that is offered to more than 1,200 youth, boys and girls, each year. (00:01:58-00:14:06) – What Second Round Boxing is. (00:14:07-00:18:57) – When she started to notice just how impactful second round boxing was for the youth, how confidence and communication is a point of emphasis while in the program. (00:20:53-00:20:40) – How the kids engage with one another, coming from different backgrounds and schools, but sympathizing with one another over shared experiences and traumas. (00:20:41-00:44:50) – Transitioning into her role with second round boxing and some of the specific success stories, where the kids have gone on and what they have accomplished. (00:46:15-00:53:44) – The methods and techniques they use to care for the youth when they aren’t having the best days. (00:53:47) – The relationships that are built and youth that keep in touch with the program and come back. (00:58:29) – The stuff that matters. Subscribe and like, you can also watch full episodes on YouTube. VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/@NewHopeTreatmentCenter WEBSITE: https://www.newhopetreatment.com/