The Perry Beeches Academy are trying to set up a Community Task Force (like the Neighbourhood Tasking Group which is made up of resident groups and other organisation meeting with the Police) and is for Young people to get their voices heard in the local area.
It is hoped to address community safety issues in the Oscott Ward and surrounding areas.
The young people and staff ran four theme groups today, each one led by a Year 11 student.
Bob Jones the West Midlands Police Commissioner was asked to go along to discuss his new role and a number of Local Police officers and some local residents where present to discuss issues with the young people present. There followed a lively debate.
I was very pleased to be asked to attend and found the views of the young people there very interesting.Many of the view's expressed will be fed back to the full Neighbourhood Tasking Group.
I think those of use who are a "little" older forget that young people are just as effected and concerned about crime and anti social behaviour as everyone else.
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