Topic: Community

Get Real

Goldie gives his views on how the internet is a ‘velvet claw’, entrapping society and disempowering us. He believes that our relationship with cyber space is preventing us from engaging with the issues of the real world.

Get Real

Video length - 01.51

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Life After Jail

A crime reduction expert, a social worker, a convicted heroin addict and an ex youth offender discuss the realities of life during and after prison. What help and support do criminals receive in prison and after? Is prison really the most effective way of stopping criminals from re-offending?

Life After Jail

Video length - 03.31

Published date - Apr 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Alternatives To Prison

Interview with the International Centre for Prison Studies on alternative means of punishment. Alternated with opinions on the street, the pros and cons of each type of punishment are explored. Prisons may be suitable for the most dangerous criminals but perhaps not for the majority of those who end up there because of other problems.

Alternatives To Prison

Video length - 04.38

Published date - Mar 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

On the Road

Stories of life in gangs. Gang members explain how they think gun and knife crime can realistically be tackled.

On the Road

Video length - 02.57

Published date - Jan 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Darcus Howe On Black History – Writer and broadcaster Darcus talks about who defines black history.

Darcus Howe On Black History

Video length - 02.02

Published date - Oct 2007

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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The Power Of Music – How much impact does music have on our lives? Singer Adelaide talks about the effects of negative lyrics.

The Power Of Music

Video length - 02.32

Published date - Oct 2007

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Islam And Rap – We follow Islamic rappers Mecca2Medina and hear their views on Islam, hip-hop and the effect of music on young people.

Islam And Rap

Video length - 02.18

Published date - Oct 2007

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Rude Behaviour – Bad manners! Taking a look at the most common bad and ill mannered behaviours in Britain today.

Rude Behaviour

Video length - 02.03

Published date - Sep 2007

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Never Ever Now – Diversity, integration and community battle it out as young people in London voice their views on whether immigrants can ever truly become British.

Never Ever Now

Video length - 01.35

Published date - Sep 2007

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Friends, Murder And Faith – When Ethan, who grew up on a council estate in Peckham, heard about the murder of his friend by South London gangs, faith helped him to turn his life around. He became the godfather of his friend’s child, and felt that God had spoken directly to him.