Janette has been involved in youth and community work since the 1980s when she helped establish the youth club known as Stokey Hub. In 1999, she set up The Crib, a grassroots social inclusion youth charity that helps young people to be their best and fulfil their dreams. Janette is passionate about removing the barriers in society preventing young people achieve their best in life. She remains a lifelong advocate for transformative social programmes that provide training and support to disenfranchised young people.