Because... youth crime workshop key-points follows below. Click for report. The Because... summary and published document will follow in due course. Click to see photo gallery. Thank you to all the young people and adults who attended the workshop on Dec. 3 

Issues raised included the promotion of education in a wider context, which highlighted values; the promotion of positive images in the media; discipline; and the notion of responsibility among the youth.

Perhaps the most interesting message from young people was that they want youth clubs that teach human values. The overall message of the day was the need for collective responsibility in working together to reduce crime and the fear of crime. (Dec. 5 2005)

BTWSC and Black Music Congress (BMC) are running the BECAUSE... youth crime project  Oct-Dec. 2005.

“Me saying some positive words to a few kids (at gun amnesties) is going to have an effect, whether it’s one kid or ten kids that turn their heads and listen,” says former
So Solid Crew rapper Asher D, 
who received plaudits for his starring role in the ‘Bullet Boy’ movie.

Calling all youths, parents, teachers, local politicians, mentors,  recording artists, media practitioners, police, youth and social workers, faith groups, YOT and PYA workers, community groups, and other stake-holders!!  

Do you have views on the cause of youth crime? Do you have any ideas about possible solutions for dealing with youth crime? Are you involved in any anti-youth crime or anti-gun crime initiatives? If yes, why not input into our BECAUSE... youth project?

Come and have your say on the causes of youth crime, and also offer possible solutions: join in a free inter-generational workshop, edu-tainment fun, and watch the screening of Don’t Trigger campaign’s ‘Why?’ video on Saturday December  3. 3-6pm. Council Chamber, Harrow Civic Centre, Station Road, Harrow, Middx HA1 2UL. Three minutes walk from Harrow & Wealdstone (Metro rail and Bakerloo line). Several buses stop in front of the Civic Centre, including 140, 182,  258, and 340 from Harrow On The Hill (Metropolitan line). 

To book for place(s) for workshop: info@btwsc.com stating names or number of places required. Subject line: booking because. 

We are also gathering contributions from 11-19 year olds (please state age, and add your address) who wish to express their view by writing their opinion based on: ‘I think there is youth crime because….’ in NOT more than 100 words maximum*. Email to info@btwsc.com (subject line: youth crime) or click on I think there is youth crime because…’, text to: 07956 21 57 29 or post to: BTWSC, P O Box 14092, London NW10 1WL, or click to submit entry now. It must arrive by November 26. There are several prizes for the youth winners. Don't forget to add your contact details.  

*Artists and mentors can also text/email photo or video feedback using a printed Because... placard.

For more information, contact: Ms Serwah: info@btwsc.com or 020 8450 5987.

Because... youth crime resources (to be updated)

Council Chamber, Harrow Civic Centre, Station Road, Harrow,
Middx HA1 2UL.

Three minutes walk from Harrow & Wealdstone (Metro rail and Bakerloo line). Several buses stop in front of the Civic Centre, including 140, 182,  258, and 340 from Harrow On The Hill (Metropolitan line).