INTRODUCTION

Hello today we were introduced to the BBC school report project. Our teachers explained what we would be doing and how everything would be carried out. We were put into 3 groups and each group were meant to choose a theme they would be focusing on. Our group decided to do their topic on Youth Crime.

WHY DID WE CHOOSE THIS TOPIC?

We chose this because we feel that it is often mentioned in the media, but no one does anything to try and prevent it from occurring. We wanted to show people that our research shows that crime is reducing and, to try and change the unfair images people have of young people.We also wanted to tell people how to stay safe and how to prevent them from resulting to crime. We feel this issue is extremely vital, as people all over the country- young or old are affected by it. We want to show young people a positive aspect on crime as that is rarely shown in the media. Throughout the course we are hoping to change the way people think of young people and keep people more aware of the consequences of Youth Crime.

WHAT ARE WE PLANNING TO DO?

In our BBC School Report we are planning to create awareness of what we feel strong about. We know that our issue is very popular in the media, but we want to show people that not all young people are the same and that the unfair images that they have of us is wrong. We are hoping to include an interview with police officers, as they have a powerful influence over society. We will take a close look at crime statistics and rates in all of the different Burroughs in London and we will also show you how to stay safe from crime and what police and local councils are trying to do to tackle crime.

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