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AN anti-social behaviour roadshow, targeted at schoolchildren, has been launched in Hucknall.
A successful pilot of the scheme, run by Ashfield Homes, took place at Broomhill Junior School on the Welbeck Estate. The assistant director of housing services at Ashfield Homes said the scheme had followed consultation with residents all over Ashfield. He claimed it soon became apparent that young children are not aware of the impact anti-social behaviour (ASB) could have on their community. "We felt the need to get the message across to youngsters from an early age," said Mr Holland."We designed an interactive booklet that could be used in school to explain what ASB is – and its consequences."This was quickly followed by an information booklet for parents and teachers. This raises awareness of action that can be taken against ASB perpetrators and their families." Since the launch, there has been positive feedback from school pupils, parents and teachers, as well as praise from government inspectors. Some schools have used the booklet for lessons in physical health and social education (PHSE). Numerous approaches have been made by secondary schools after they heard about the success of the roadshow.T o cater for this interest, Ashfield Homes's neighbourhood safety team brought [out]an interactive DVD that has proved very popular. From this, a 'One Life....Your Choice' package was born. Mr Holland said: "We take the view that involving young people is a key part in ensuring that housing estates are a clean and safe environment to live and play in." [Brief]
