'AS IT IS' , a DVD resource on gangs and territorialism
Owner / Author:
Strathclyde Police, Sgt Stevie Kinvig
Organisation:
Police
Contact Details:
Strategy / Initiative Name:
AS IT IS , a DVD resource on gangs and territorialism
Local Authority(ies):
East Ayrshire
East Dunbartonshire
East Dunbartonshire
Group Targeted:
Primary 7 through to second years and young parents
Crime Type / Violence Activity:
Weapon Related Crime
Level(s):
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Secondary
Tertiary
Aims:
This workshop resource is intended to educate young people about the negative consequences of gang fighting and territorialism
Approach:
Classroom based presentations , however the resource can be used in the wider community at parentlng classes or as part of a presentation on the effects of violence for the whole community
Project's Methodology:
Based on presenations and workshops devilered year on year with a long term aim of breaking down the gangfighting culture by exposing the realistic truth and ramifications of the problem to young people
Other Agencies Involved:
Families in action in Rodgerfield and Easterhouse , Innerzone Wellhouse , Greater Easterhouse Arts Company ,Autonmi TV , Restorative Justice , HMP Polmont , Greater Easterhouse Youth Bank , North East Glasgow Crime Prevention Panel , Strathclyde Fire and Rescue , Glasgow City Council Community and Safety Services , Wellhouse Tenants Direct , Platform , GHA , Greater Easterhouse Community Safety Forum
Evaluation Process:
This is a long term project aim and breaking down a sub culture.
Evaluation Impact:
Evaluation Result:
Awaits Evaluation
Criticism:
Some people viewers maybe disturbed by the hard hitting comments on this set of films
Potential:
The resource was launched in September 07 and over 800 copies have been distributed by Strathclyde Police and Glasgow Community and Safety Services
