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My Crazy Media Life

MY CRAZY MEDIA LIFE

PROGRAMME 3: NOT ONE OF THE GANG

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www.teachernet.gov.uk/management/
atoz/a/attendanceandabsence/

Information and advice about exclusion, on the DfES's TeacherNet website.

http://www.obv.org.uk/
index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=677&Itemid=124
Operation Black Votes site containing information about issues affecting young Black Britons today.

www.fairbridge.org.uk
An organisation that aims to give young people the motivation, confidence and skills they need to change their lives.

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Gang culture and family
Clip 1: 03:14 – 04:42

  • In (Narrator): 'All around Somerleyton are the initials MZ…'
  • Out (Narrator): 'This is Dexter's chance to prove he can escape his criminal past.'

We learn that Charlie has been off school for one year
Clip 2: 08:36 – 10:20

  • In (Narrator): 'A lot of kids X-it targets have been excluded from school.'
  • Out (Narrator): 'Not going to school leads to boredom.'

Jason tells us he wants to keep away from crime
Clip 3: 11:47 – 13:10

  • In (Narrator): 'Losing his dad has made Jason determined to stay out of trouble.'
  • Out (Dexter): 'Temptation, yeah, everyone's bringing temptation to me.'

Dexter gives his views on raising children
Clip 4: 22:04 – 22:42

  • In (Dexter): 'Basically, I know how to raise my kids.'
  • Out (Dexter): 'These are the main things a kid needs to be raised.'

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