Street Wise Resource

The Streetwise Resource Kit (funded by London Borough of Merton and Merton Community Policing Partnership) is a community-based crime-prevention programme which aims to educate young people and professionals about the consequences of gun, gang, and knife-related culture. The toolkit is divided into seven sections and is available for loan from Merton Voluntary Service Council.

The Streetwise Education Programme uses a range of different methods to engage with young people and promotes different learning styles, such as:

• groupwork activities;
• one-to-one activities;
• arts-based activities;
• music;
• video/DVD;
• creative writing and rhyming;
• statement card games; and
• role play.

BOOKING OUT THE RESOURCES

If you would like to view the resources and arrange to use them in your organisation please contact Justin Denny by email justin@mvsc.co.uk or call 020 8685 1771. PLEASE NOTE: Organisations wishing to use the resources will only be able to take two resources at one time, for a maximum of three weeks.To view contents click on images below to view the contents page.

FURTHER SUPPORT

If you would like support in running a session in your club or organisation please contact Rob Mobile by email rob@mvsc.co.uk or call 020 8685 2278.

Doin' Time – This unit is designed to engage students in a series of group work activities which explore crime and punishment in the United Kingdom, looking at the types of crime young people commit and the Youth Justice System. This unit explores the consequences of crime on self and society as a whole.
Bite the Bullet – There is no doubt that today’s youth need to be educated by the dangers of carrying weapons, something which is echoed in the Government's Violent Crime Action Plan. This unit is designed to continue the debate by engaging young people in a series of educational activities designed to resist the appeal of carrying or using weapons
Freestylin' – There are so many benefits to bringing music, rhyme, and rhythm into a learning environment with educational programs. Plus it has the added advantage of being fun for everyone involved. This unit has 6 hours worth of interactive activities, which encourage students to develop skills in rhyming, rapping and performing. In addition to this there is a rap performance activity which may take 2 to 3 weeks to complete.
Girl Gangs – This unit is designed for female-only groups/individuals, and encourages females to engage more than they might do in a mixed-gender group. This unit is designed to be used with females aged 13 to 18 years old and aims to generate discussion, and test the thinking and decision-making skills around the controversial issue of females involved in group offending.
Dealers – This unit explores the reasons why young people become drug dealers and aims to be a part of the wider solution by educating children and young people about the dangers of drug dealing. This unit consist of over 6 hours worth of interactive activities for students to complete.
Positive Paths – This unit introduces the concept of self development and encourages students to identify positive paths in life and develop self esteem. This unit also introduces the concept of Mind Mapping and encourages the children and young people to apply its principles in everyday life. The activities in this unit are specially designed to introduce the concept of developing change. This may include finding a job, stopping offending, choosing somewhere to live, making new friend, or buying a car.
Street Gangs – This unit is designed to be used with children and young people aged 10 to 18 year old, aims to generate discussion, and test the thinking and decision making skills around the controversial issue of gang culture. As a facilitator your role is to challenge any negative views, and focus on positive alternatives. This unit consists of 15 activities which students must undertake. The timing for each activity is different and ranges from15 minutes to 2 hours to complete. In total there are over 11 hours of activities to complete. Whether you decide to do this daily, or weekly is entirely up to you.