Youth crime prevention

Developed in conjunction with the Home Office targeting youngsters from the age of 10.
Over 5000 copies have been issued over the last few years.

‘I see its use mainly with Year 6 through to Year 8, it is imperative that this reaches children before they start developing bad habits and getting involved in crime.

Community Safety Unit, Nuneaton

‘We were very impressed and have used it in a very positive way with our Year 8. We found the back up notes particularly helpful.'

Lower School Coordinator, Holbrook High School

‘The tape fits in exceptionally well with current schemes in our local schools and the fact that it is in three specific sections was appreciated by the teaching staff.'

Police Education Partnership, Lowestoft

Apart from providing a resource for crime reduction campaigns, schools and youth organisations have also seen the programme as a way to introduce ‘citizenship' as a concept to young people. The programme demonstrates how the dividing line between ‘high spirits' and breaking the law can be easily broken and the consequences that can result. A considerable percentage of crime is attributed to youngsters and is wrongly labelled ‘petty'. ‘Look At It This Way' clearly shows there's nothing petty about such offences or the impact crime has on people's lives and is divided into 3 sections looking at crime in terms of:

Section 1 – Financial

Crime costs the country millions of pounds and is paid for through taxes, insurances and higher prices. Section 1 is an introduction to this issue and provides examples – graffiti, vandalism, shop lifting – to illustrate the point. After viewing the section, it becomes a concept that can be discussed even with younger audiences.

Section 2 – Victims of Crime

Victims of burglary, violence or vandalism are obvious but there are other ‘victims of crime' that are not so apparent. Look At It This Way concentrates on these unseen victims and gets viewers to face some very pointed questions. The notes provide additional areas to open debate and get the group talking about their own experiences and how they would react to some of the events portrayed.

Section 3 – The Culprits

Apart from the obvious penalties - fines, probation or imprisonment – that offenders have to face, Look At It This Way examines other implications of having a criminal record and gets the group discussing the points raised.

Includes presenter notes providing additional information plus a suggested presentation approach