Inter-Schools Rivalry Project, Barnet

Project that aims end violence between rival schools by having the youth collaborate on a project and gain mutual respect for each other.

Who's involved?

Crime Concern

Who is it aimed at?

Youth, aged 12-14, at risk of exclusion from school.

How does it work?

This project aims to tackle inter-school rivalries in Barnet, north London. Due to the increased tendencies for these rivalries to spill out onto the street, and the presence of the knife and gun culture, students at these schools conduct research into different crime projects including underage sexual activity and knife crime. They interviewed different teachers and police officers on these matters. All this led up to the making of a DVD called Defendin' Love Hurtrz. This cooperation between students and the sense of achievement looks to quell the hostility between schools. The project which was funded with £1,000 from London Council has just received further grants to continue its work in addition to another £5,000 from the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund.