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IMPACT
The program aims to target young people who are at risk of offending or becoming involved in violent
incidents in their community. A particular focus of the project is to interact with young people from a
wide range of ages and diverse demographics to emphasize that violence has no social or cultural boundaries,
risky behaviours and the making of positive life choices will reduce the chances of participation in or
becoming victims of crime. Party environments are potentially high risk but with sound planning they can be
exactly what they are intended for fun not tragedy. Presentations are aimed at primary schools, high schools,
groups for at risk youth and community/sporting clubs. The format of the presentation is audience specific.
Schools will be provided with follow up tasks at yrs 6/7 and 8/9 levels in order to consolidate learning
and inspire positive thinking.
Primary schools Years 5 - 7
A single lesson workshop including presentation and interactive discussion is given, focusing on self belief,
mateship and positive life choices. Follow up lesson plans for subsequent activity which reinforces themes and
invokes discussion in smaller class group are provided for teachers to use in ensuing classes.
AIMS
The audience will be provided with the opportunity to consider the community impact of criminal behaviour
beyond the individual and victim.
Precursor behaviours and influences will be identified and mechanisms to avoid them will be offered for
contemplation.
The importance of positive decisions that lead to improved community outcomes will be emphasized throughout
the presentations
CORE THEMES
Impact of loss and grief - crime and the impact in the community, risky behaviours, decision making.
Mateship - behavioural cues, time to step in and help mates with choices.
Bullying (including cyber bullying) - how to identify, how to deal with, coping strategies.
Self esteem - self respect, respecting others, healthy choices.
Self Image - how do you want to be seen by yourself and others, what defines you?
Precursor behaviour - impact of drugs and alcohol, peer pressure.
Decision making - reflection, use of known processes eg POOCH, SEARCH, role models, mentors, family.
Positive life choices - community involvement, healthy lifestyles, sporting clubs, music, volunteers.
Middle Schools - Years 8 and 9
A one lesson workshop is undertaken which includes presentation and interactive discussion. The focus is on risky behaviours,
mateship and positive life choices. Follow up lesson plans target the specific risky behaviour of binge drinking in teenagers
and provide opportunity for discussion surrounding this and alternate choices.
AIMS
The impact of violence in the community, precursors to violent behaviour and alternates to violence will be highlighted to the students.
The impact of alcohol and drugs on sound judgment and decision making will be pointed out to the audience.
Self belief, safe choices and mateship will form the basis of working toward a safe community.
CORE THEMES
Impact of loss and grief - crime and the impact in the community, risky behaviours, decision making and peer influence.
Violence - actual consequence, finality, all people are potential victims.
Mateship - recognition of risky/trigger behaviours, strategies to intervene in peer behaviour.
Risky situations - options for assistance, avoidance, strategies for prevention.
Substance abuse - negative impact on choices, consequences, accountability.
Parties/Gatherings - keeping it safe, options for supervision, setting limits.
Senior schools - Years 10 - 12
This session includes presentation and interactive discussion. The focus will be on harm prevention. This will be done by
highlighting the consequences of risky behaviours and the finality of these while offering strategies that will create a safer community.
AIMS
Audience will be informed of the impact that violence has on the community and the power they have to influence behavioural norms in their peer group.
Avoidance of dangerous incidents through safe choices and sound decisions about parties and gatherings involving young people will be emphasized.
Students will be made aware of how to recognize situations of risk involving their peers and be offered solutions to prevent them from escalating.
CORE THEMES
Impact of loss and grief - crime and the impact in the community, risky behaviour, decision making and peer influence.
Accountability to community - adult consequences, power to evoke change in attitudes and behaviour, importance of self belief and goal setting.
Parties/Gatherings - setting limits and rules, safe strategies, identifying resources.
Substance abuse - risks for the future, effect on decisions and choices, support services available.
Role modelling and mentoring - setting an example, becoming a leader, positive influence.
Community/Sporting Groups
One hour presentations are given to members of community organisations focusing on harm prevention. Groups are encouraged to access or provide role
modeling and support to young people. This also forms part of the Connect program.
AIMS
Groups will be informed about the impact of violence and risky behaviours.
The importance of caring for at risk members of the community will be emphasized as a way of encouraging engagement.
Avoidance/prevention of risky situations specifically involving young people, such as parties will be emphasized using real
examples such as the events that led to the loss of Sam Davis's life at a party that became out of control. Strategies will be offered.
CORE THEMES
Impact of loss and grief - the effect of criminal behaviour on all involved.
Supporting at risk young people - recognition, strategies, inclusion, no blame attitude to situations.
Communication - family discussion, objectivity, understanding teenagers, seeking help.
Parties and Gatherings - setting limits and rules, safe strategies, identifying resources.
Specifically identified at risk young people
One hour presentations are given followed by discussion with groups of young people who are involved in programs because of current,
previous or potential risky and/or criminal behaviours, disengagement or disadvantage. The focus is on harm prevention, reducing risk of
future offending by creating an awareness of the impact of their behaviours and the potential for change.
AIMS
Attendees will be made aware of the impact of violent and other criminal behaviours on the broader community.
Options for lifestyle change and positive community engagement will be explored.
Attendees will be empowered to take control of their lives and informed about role models/mentors and how to access them.
CORE THEMES
Impact of loss and grief - the personal and community impact, the real emotion and suffering.
Self esteem and self respect - taking control of future outcome and behaviour.
Drugs and alcohol - the loss of control, decision making and choices.
Violence - real consequences, precursors, ways to avoid violence.
Lifestyle choices - sport, music, goal setting, careers, school.
Program Outcomes
Outcome 1: Increase the awareness of youth crime, its community impact and impact to the offender and their
family in order to assist in reducing its incidence.
Outcome 2: Reduce the fear of crime in the community by empowering people to support each other in positive
choices by promoting mateship*.
Outcome 3: Reduce violent incidents at young people's parties by promoting the setting of safe limits**
and appropriate guidelines to facilitators of the events.
*Mateship in the context of the foundation's objectives is a generic term applicable to both sexes rather than the
society norm of using the word 'mate' in reference to male friendship
**Safe limits to be addressed include entry to event by invitation and use of ID card, leaving mobile devices at the door,
use of security, adequate adult supervision, setting guidelines for alcohol consumption amongst others.
The primary target in broad terms is young people living in the Adelaide metropolitan area that are at risk of offending or
being victims of violent incidents.
Sub groups are :
Primary School - years 5 - 7
Middle School - years 8 and 9
Senior School - years 10 - 12
Community/Sporting groups - youth and adult members
Specifically at risk young people - identified by SAPOL, youth workers and welfare groups.
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