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Rap workshops, web detectives and drama performances were staged to help children from Merseyside understand the consequences of anti-social behaviour.
Rap workshops, web detectives and drama performances were staged to help children from St Helens, Merseyside understand the consequences of anti-social behaviour. They were part of the ‘Your Choice’ conference.
Riverside Housing teamed up with Helena Housing and St Helens Together to teach around 150 children more about the emergency services. Kids also took part in drama workshops to provoke discussion about victims, responsibility and change.
Carol Reddecliff is neighbourhood community initiatives officer for Riverside Housing:
“We support Your Choice as part of our commitment to reduce anti-social behaviour in our neighbourhoods. If children are aware of the consequences of their actions they may think twice about misbehaving.”
Activities included an interactive Millionaire Game with questions based on key problem areas such as the dangers of playing on railway lines. Hip-hop artists turned their usual ‘gangsta’ image around, providing an up-beat introduction to the day to motivate and inspire children about the importance of the choices they make.
Elsewhere children took a hands-on approach to exploring the on-board equipment in ambulances, police and fire vehicles.
Helena Housing’s anti-nuisance manager Joy Wilson said: “Helena has made a huge difference in tackling anti-social behaviour. We also want to educate young people to prevent misbehaviour. This event gives youngsters who live in our communities the chance to understand the issues.”
For more information contact Roisin Rowley-Smith, Communications Officer at The Riverside Group on 0151 2956180.
