I think it's fair to say that from the reactions of people on the STAND AGAINST VIOLENCE film that it had the impact that was intended, which is a real achievement as we avoided the problems with so many educational videos which are patronising, funny or an rebel and do the opposite of what they are promoting.
But the film doesn't lecture anyone, it simply shows the consequences and allows them to absorb and reflect with a fight scene which doesn't glorify violence.
So how do we follow this?
I feel that the film illustrated the consequences of violence through Lloyd's murder and then opened it up to show that it was not a one off, it is a nation wide problem. What I want to next though is rather than repeat this film, is to look at why violence exists in our culture -
What makes one person insecure and unstable enough to carry out these actions while other people can go out to have fun without harming someone else?
With the potential funding from a drinks awareness campaign, we are now aiming to make a violence related to drink film for the web and DVD that will be interactive in a similar way to the fairly pioneering youtube anti knife crime which you can watch HERE
I'll use this blog as an update of this films concepts as it develops, it'd be great to have any ideas or inspiration or criticisms as a response as it goes along to make a film with the impact of the last one while developing off it to explore and prevent violent culture further.
Thursday, 14 October 2010
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Website link
New link to fearless website. http://www.fearless.org/fighting-murder they have a link to our website, our recent awareness advert and i have just finished writing an article for them which they will be putting on their site soon. I shall update and add the link when it is complete.
Tuesday, 10 August 2010
Update and proposal
An update following our most recent meeting.
Stand Against Violence is looking for new Trustees, three to be exact. Our board currently consists of six.
We are particularly looking for people who are secondary school teachers, social/youth workers, magistrates, background in PR and media, health professionals and emergency service workers.
Obviously we only have three spaces and we do expect our trustees to take an active role and attend the monthly meetings. If you feel up to the challenge and think you would like to get involved please get in touch for more details.
We luckily now have enough money to attend the Education Show but we are looking to raise money for all the leaflets we will be taking. There are some grant applications pending which would be brilliant if we could get one approved.
Our website has now been updated and we have backing from Somerset County Council so their logo is on the site along with Taunton Deane Council. www.sav-ed.co.uk
The gaining of council support is one of several aspects of our O2 Think Big project. You can keep an eye on our progress here. http://www.o2thinkbig.co.uk/Projects/Project-Home/?clubId=47
Our new radio advert is in the making process. Another awareness advert to add to our library.
The Learning Resource Centre which provides schools with information and educational materials now stocks our material and will be sending our leaflets out with their next batch of newsletters to Somerset Secondary schools.
Stand Against Violence is looking for new Trustees, three to be exact. Our board currently consists of six.
We are particularly looking for people who are secondary school teachers, social/youth workers, magistrates, background in PR and media, health professionals and emergency service workers.
Obviously we only have three spaces and we do expect our trustees to take an active role and attend the monthly meetings. If you feel up to the challenge and think you would like to get involved please get in touch for more details.
We luckily now have enough money to attend the Education Show but we are looking to raise money for all the leaflets we will be taking. There are some grant applications pending which would be brilliant if we could get one approved.
Our website has now been updated and we have backing from Somerset County Council so their logo is on the site along with Taunton Deane Council. www.sav-ed.co.uk
The gaining of council support is one of several aspects of our O2 Think Big project. You can keep an eye on our progress here. http://www.o2thinkbig.co.uk/Projects/Project-Home/?clubId=47
Our new radio advert is in the making process. Another awareness advert to add to our library.
The Learning Resource Centre which provides schools with information and educational materials now stocks our material and will be sending our leaflets out with their next batch of newsletters to Somerset Secondary schools.
Wednesday, 4 August 2010
Our completed ITV Fixers Advert
Our new awareness advert made with the help of ITV Fixers is now finished! Check it out below.
Friday, 30 July 2010
Urgent Appeal! We need help!
Hi All,
We have been confronted with hidden and unexpected costs for the Education Show next year.
16,000 educators attend the 3 day event and we need a stall there. We have a lottery grant for £2500 but when i was trying to book it all it turns out we need an additional £4000!! Thats charity rate too!
We have sent a mass of letters to grant making trusts but its a slow process with no guarentee. If anyone has any ideas to help PLEASE get in touch!
The chance to attend an event on this scale packed with our target audience is a huge opportunity and will thrust our charity into the spotlight nationally! Help us get there!!
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