Young drama students from Linda Virgoe Dance Studios have performed a play on the effects of anti-social behaviour (ASB) on all sections of the community.
The youngsters, who have been working with officers from Gloucester South Safer Community Team (SCT), presented the results of their research in the production “asb 2day” at The Linda Virgoe Dance Studios in Quedgeley Enterprise Centre, Naas Lane.
PCSO Sylvia Lane said: “It is important youngsters understand the issues behind anti-social behaviour and the impact it has on other people in the community from residents to businesses, schools and the perpetrators of ASB themselves, so this type of work is important. Drama was an excellent medium to get some key messages across and it was very effective.
“The event was well attended by a large audience which included members of the public, local councillors, Neighbourhood Co-ordination Group members, Neighbourhood Watch, Criminal Justice Department, Gloucester Housing Association and local youth groups.
“By coming together like this we and our partners will be able to understand what young people think and need and how we can reduce anti-social behaviour within the community.”
Entry to the event was free but donations were made to Miss Virgoe's chosen charity The Pied Piper Appeal.
More information on Gloucester South SCT and the work they do can be found by visiting www.gloucestershire.police.uk
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