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Victor Perez, center, and mentor Anna Camberos smile as the next round of the the “Titanic” friendship game is called out at the Silver Star Resource Center in Salinas. STEP UP Mentoring is a weekly, nine-month group program for Monterey County youth ages 11 to 15 years of age. For young people at risk of gang involvement, truancy, or drug use, mentors are positive role models, providing structured and trusting relationships and introducing new ideas and possibilities.

