London teenagers who have been caught up in youth violence are to work with gang members from elsewhere in Europe under a new scheme that aims to stop more young people suffering.
The youths from Westminster will produce posters and a website with counterparts in Cordoba in Spain and the Italian city of Pescara. They will draw on their experiences to promote an anti-street violence message.
The scheme, funded by a £330,000 EU grant, will also lead to the production of leaflets and a newspaper, as well as radio and video broadcasts.
The 20 Londoners involved are former gang members or victims of youth violence. They will work with police, councillors, schools and residents to draw up ideas on how best to reduce gang problems.
Hmmmmm….it will be interesting to see if this scheme…
1) Gets off the ground effectively before the funding runs out.
2) Actually makes a significant difference.
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