Introduction The work we do with schools is based around discussion, role-play and interaction, which brings issues surrounding graffiti, such as damage and cost, to the forefront with young people. The council takes a preventative approach working closely with schools and the police to deter young people from committing graffiti vandalism in the first place. If you require any support materials or merchandise for your school or organisation such as pencils, pads and bags etc, please contact Claire Clancy on 020 8871 6827. SWAAG (South West Action Against Graffiti) Graffiti Awareness Week Please keep an eye out for dates and venues of all our events coming up in 2008.
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Thank you to everyone involved and we look forward to very fulfilling events in 2008. The dates for this year are: Spring: 25 March to 4 April 2008
Educating and entertaining within the community 'Consequence' and the Dangerous Theatre Company It tells the story of Nathaniel and how the consequences of his anti-social behaviour lead to the community turning their back on him in a time of need. The film featured young actors studying for a BTEC national diploma in performing arts at Southfields Community College. It received fantastic reviews at its launch in October 2006 at Graffiti Awareness Week.
The DVD 'Consequence' programme is being rolled out to secondary schools in the borough throughout 2007/08. Dangerous Theatre Company (for 9 to 11 year-olds) It aims to demonstrate that graffiti is not cool, and show the cost to the environment and the expense of removing it. The Joey V Vandalgraff theatre programme is being rolled out to primary schools in the borough throughout 2007/08 Other community events The council also holds regular residents' meetings and feedback sessions which aim to promote Wandsworth Graffiti Removal Service.
The Junior Citizen scheme Primary School Poster Competition Winner campaign The Junior Citizen scheme Sports in the Park Graffiti Awareness Week Neighbourhood Watch Day Music event around the Bandstand Crimestoppers campaign 'Not in my Neighbourhood' Week Crimestoppers campaign |
The scheme is popular with both children and teachers and relies on the professionalism and commitment of the council, local agencies and sponsors to make each event a success.
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Cabinet Member for housing, Councillor Martin D Johnson, said " the DVD sent a powerful message that there are serious consequences from graffiti and the anti-social behaviour that goes with it. Southfields Community College has done a great job addressing the issues and hopefully other schools will follow." 
Since 2004, the Dangerous Theatre Company have toured primary schools with an anti-graffiti show, 'Joey versus the Vandalgraff'. It is an interactive, musical show aimed at nine to eleven-year-olds attending primary schools in Wandsworth. 