A group of teenagers have worked alongside Nottinghamshire County Council to produce a short video warning young people about internet safety.
“There is a box in the corner of the room, shining and eating up the gloom…”
The powerful video has a deep hidden message and a crucial warning about the perils of cyber-based child sexual exploitation online in today’s internet world.
The four-minute video which grips the viewer and provides a stark warning about internet safety. It explores the enticing and seemingly innocent invitation to find out what is in the box is in fact
The video was produced with help from the Real Adventure education team and video producer Ian Dearman with producer Suzanne Rose and youth worker Julie Slater.
Councillor Liz Plant, Vice-Chairman of the Children and Young People’s Committee, at Nottinghamshire County Council, said:
“We are extremely proud of these young people who have highlighted this challenging issue in such a creative and professional way.
“It is a compelling video which serves a critical purpose to raise awareness of this issue and encourage children and families to be vigilant when using the internet.”
-Councillor Liz Plant, Vice-Chairman of the Children and Young People’s Committee
The teenagers involved are: Romany Emingham, Luana Gregory, Owen Gregory, Kaci Bailey, Tyler Price, Mille Price and Angel Bailey.
The group decided to embark on the video project to further develop their knowledge and skills and to highlight an issue they feel is extremely relevant to today’s teenagers.
The video has been produced with funding from the council’s outreach service and the Nottinghamshire Crime Commissioner’s office.
It is hoped that the video will become an education resource for other teenagers.
To watch the video click the following link.
