KNIFE CRIME IMPACT
Interactive drama-based workshop
Gamechanger programmes are formulated to educate and raise awareness about the risks and impacts of social issues, including knife crime. They offer a unique combination of activities born from a blended-learning approach based on ‘outside of the classroom’ principals. In this case, the programme includes a piece of scripted drama, ‘making meaning’ workshop for context, and facilitator-led challenges/activities designed to improve resilience and community involvement.
Advantages of the blended-learning approach:
- Provides a range of strategies and a supportive framework through which to manage and navigate some of the most serious social issues facing young people in the UK today.
- Interactive resources and physical challenges foster the emotional resilience needed to make meaning and aid positive decision-making.
- Gamechanger programmes are informed by a robust theory of change model and are supported by a specific social impact framework, so that behaviour change can be recognised and evidenced. We have a proven track record of impact, including qualitative and quantitative evidence. We monitor and evaluate throughout each delivery stage. Evidence of impact has been overwhelmingly positive.
Live Drama
Immersive drama-based training doesn’t get better than this. Follow our professional actors and facilitators as they stage a live theatre in education performance of Gamechanger’s Knife Crime Impact programme.
This is a gritty live theatre show that focuses on Knife Crime and its impact on individuals and communities. Audience members will meet characters Jake, Jade and Tommy who take us through their story.
Making Meaning
The drama performance leads on to an interactive ‘Making Meaning’ workshop – a deep dive into the characters’ motives and behaviours.
We use recognised strategies to inform young people of the dangers of being involved in knife crime, including ‘Role on the Wall’ and ‘Hot Seating.’
‘Role on the Wall’ allows exploration of the emotions/characteristics and behaviours/actions of each character in the drama piece.
Hot Seating is another incredibly powerful construct that allows young people to ask considered questions directly to the characters who remain in role.
Gamechanger Challenges
The final part of the session is the Gamechanger Challenges.
Skillfully facilitated, experiential learning challenges use a range of proven resources and activities for group cohesion and resilience. Gamechanger Challenges are designed to support young people to consider risk and make informed decisions.
These approaches have been successfully used to affect behaviour change and increase understanding for more than 15 years. Through Gamechanger Challenges, young people learn to identify problems and seek solutions, recognising the behaviours and approaches required.
