Diamond's turnaround

On May 19, Outlook brought the story of young Diamond who was a ward of the state when she became uncontrollable to her single mother.

Diamond was raised in a tough western Kingston neighbourhood. Growing up, she opted for the path of disobedience and impudence as she struggled long and hard to survive in a rough, poverty-stricken community. "I usually disobey my mother, follow bad company, come home late at nights, and did just about everything that was bad," she had told Outlook back then.

She was carted off to a place of safety by the police after she was involved with a group of young men who attempted to sexually assault a group of girls.

But after two years, Diamond was returned transformed to her mother. She is now in school and has hopes of becoming a lawyer. While a ward of the state, Diamond learned crochet and now, when not studying, keeps her hands busy crocheting swimwear.

Her story touched the hearts of employees at Jamaica Racing Commission and they contacted Outlook to make a donation of supplies.

You can read Diamond's full story at http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130519/out/out6.html.