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12:28am Monday 14th April 2008

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Hundreds of pupils have been spending time behind bars as part of a good citizenship awareness day.

Around 300 Year 8 teenagers at Grange Technology College in Little Horton took it in turn in small groups to be locked up in a mobile prison cell to see just what it's like in prison.

The cell-on-wheels was just one of the true-life experiences youngsters were faced with on Thursday.

Assistant headteacher Steve Evans said although some of the experiences were quite "shocking" it was one way of getting a vital message across that it pays to be a responsible citizen making positive contributions to where you live.

The day was organised by a Hull-based organisation set up by former prison officers who wanted to keep young people out of trouble.

The No Way Trust travels to schools with its life-like cell and street scene workshops, which includes role-play about how not to get into trouble on the street, and organises for other local partners such as the Fire & Rescue service and police to join them.

A dog handler unit was also at Grange on Thursday, so was the Crown Prosecution Service and a road safety group as well as Network Rail warning about the dangers of messing around on its tracks.

Dick Garside from The No Way Trust who co-ordinated last week's visit said: "The Trust's workers take small groups of youngsters into the cell at a time to talk them through what it is like.

"Everything from the steel-framed bunk bed to noticeboard, sink, plastic utensils and toilet are authentic.

"It's all come from an actual cell so it's 100 per cent realistic. We let them sit on the beds and have a good look round but it's tiny in there and you can't escape that feeling of being shut away.

"The experience always gets them asking questions and they can never get over the toilet being right next to the bed, you should see their faces when I tell them they could be eating their tea and their cell-mate is on the loo right next to them. They definitely get the message."

Mr Evans, of Grange, said: "The whole day has been a fantastic opportunity, our pupils have learned a lot and gained a great deal from it.

"Learning about citizenship and our individual responsibility to the community is a very important part of a good education."

The No Way Trust's next visit to the district is likely to be to Salt Grammar School in Baildon in October.

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chris, BRADFORD says...
7:18am Mon 14 Apr 08

A lot of these children will end up behind bars when there older The way Children act thse days they not fussed about the Law no more

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chris, BRADFORD says...
7:18am Mon 14 Apr 08

A lot of these children will end up behind bars when there older The way Children act thse days they not fussed about the Law no more

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chris, BRADFORD says...
7:18am Mon 14 Apr 08

A lot of these children will end up behind bars when there older The way Children act thse days they not fussed about the Law no more

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chris, BRADFORD says...
7:18am Mon 14 Apr 08

A lot of these children will end up behind bars when there older The way Children act thse days they not fussed about the Law no more

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Divers_uk, Bingley says...
7:52am Mon 14 Apr 08

Seem to have forgotten to put a tv in there, mention that they can claim benefits, will be released early, .....

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Divers_uk, Bingley says...
7:52am Mon 14 Apr 08

Seem to have forgotten to put a tv in there, mention that they can claim benefits, will be released early, .....

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Divers_uk, Bingley says...
7:52am Mon 14 Apr 08

Seem to have forgotten to put a tv in there, mention that they can claim benefits, will be released early, .....

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Divers_uk, Bingley says...
7:52am Mon 14 Apr 08

Seem to have forgotten to put a tv in there, mention that they can claim benefits, will be released early, .....

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I ALI, Bradford says...
8:07am Mon 14 Apr 08

A lot of these children will not end up in prison because they will understand better the real punishment if they commit crime. 'If you cant do the time then dont do the crime'.

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I ALI, Bradford says...
8:07am Mon 14 Apr 08

A lot of these children will not end up in prison because they will understand better the real punishment if they commit crime. 'If you cant do the time then dont do the crime'.

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I ALI, Bradford says...
8:07am Mon 14 Apr 08

A lot of these children will not end up in prison because they will understand better the real punishment if they commit crime. 'If you cant do the time then dont do the crime'.

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I ALI, Bradford says...
8:07am Mon 14 Apr 08

A lot of these children will not end up in prison because they will understand better the real punishment if they commit crime. 'If you cant do the time then dont do the crime'.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
8:57am Mon 14 Apr 08

What a load of rubbish. We used to be taken to look around a place of work and where we were expected to end up in.On the other end I can appreciate why they look around a cell. Horses for Courses.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
8:57am Mon 14 Apr 08

What a load of rubbish. We used to be taken to look around a place of work and where we were expected to end up in.On the other end I can appreciate why they look around a cell. Horses for Courses.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
8:57am Mon 14 Apr 08

What a load of rubbish. We used to be taken to look around a place of work and where we were expected to end up in.On the other end I can appreciate why they look around a cell. Horses for Courses.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
8:57am Mon 14 Apr 08

What a load of rubbish. We used to be taken to look around a place of work and where we were expected to end up in.On the other end I can appreciate why they look around a cell. Horses for Courses.

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Banksy, Bingley says...
3:29pm Mon 14 Apr 08

What a waste of money! Interestingly I note no comments from the kids involved - is this because it actually served no purpose and as Divers says perhaps they are already aware of the benefits of being inside!

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Banksy, Bingley says...
3:29pm Mon 14 Apr 08

What a waste of money! Interestingly I note no comments from the kids involved - is this because it actually served no purpose and as Divers says perhaps they are already aware of the benefits of being inside!

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Banksy, Bingley says...
3:29pm Mon 14 Apr 08

What a waste of money! Interestingly I note no comments from the kids involved - is this because it actually served no purpose and as Divers says perhaps they are already aware of the benefits of being inside!

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Banksy, Bingley says...
3:29pm Mon 14 Apr 08

What a waste of money! Interestingly I note no comments from the kids involved - is this because it actually served no purpose and as Divers says perhaps they are already aware of the benefits of being inside!

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sarah, bradford says...
4:40pm Mon 14 Apr 08

These children have the life chances of any others. It is quite insulting to suggest that they will end up in prison and I for one are really proud of them. You owe them an apology Chris.

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sarah, bradford says...
4:40pm Mon 14 Apr 08

These children have the life chances of any others. It is quite insulting to suggest that they will end up in prison and I for one are really proud of them. You owe them an apology Chris.

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sarah, bradford says...
4:40pm Mon 14 Apr 08

These children have the life chances of any others. It is quite insulting to suggest that they will end up in prison and I for one are really proud of them. You owe them an apology Chris.

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sarah, bradford says...
4:40pm Mon 14 Apr 08

These children have the life chances of any others. It is quite insulting to suggest that they will end up in prison and I for one are really proud of them. You owe them an apology Chris.

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albion, west riding says...
4:53pm Mon 14 Apr 08

sarah wrote:
These children have the life chances of any others. It is quite insulting to suggest that they will end up in prison and I for one are really proud of them. You owe them an apology Chris.
Statistics show that out of the 300 who visited, some will end up there (all prisons are well over subscribed), but i would agree that there is no need for such remarks.

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albion, west riding says...
4:53pm Mon 14 Apr 08

sarah wrote:
These children have the life chances of any others. It is quite insulting to suggest that they will end up in prison and I for one are really proud of them. You owe them an apology Chris.
Statistics show that out of the 300 who visited, some will end up there (all prisons are well over subscribed), but i would agree that there is no need for such remarks.

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albion, west riding says...
4:53pm Mon 14 Apr 08

sarah wrote:
These children have the life chances of any others. It is quite insulting to suggest that they will end up in prison and I for one are really proud of them. You owe them an apology Chris.
Statistics show that out of the 300 who visited, some will end up there (all prisons are well over subscribed), but i would agree that there is no need for such remarks.

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albion, west riding says...
4:53pm Mon 14 Apr 08

sarah wrote:
These children have the life chances of any others. It is quite insulting to suggest that they will end up in prison and I for one are really proud of them. You owe them an apology Chris.
Statistics show that out of the 300 who visited, some will end up there (all prisons are well over subscribed), but i would agree that there is no need for such remarks.

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
5:37pm Mon 14 Apr 08

Sarah, if they have the life chances of any others, show them another option to how they are likely end up. Why look at something you do not intend to end up in - a job

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
5:37pm Mon 14 Apr 08

Sarah, if they have the life chances of any others, show them another option to how they are likely end up. Why look at something you do not intend to end up in - a job

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
5:37pm Mon 14 Apr 08

Sarah, if they have the life chances of any others, show them another option to how they are likely end up. Why look at something you do not intend to end up in - a job

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Mr Sensible, Bingley says...
5:37pm Mon 14 Apr 08

Sarah, if they have the life chances of any others, show them another option to how they are likely end up. Why look at something you do not intend to end up in - a job

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born n bred, Bradford says...
11:30pm Mon 14 Apr 08

were they visiting their parents lol

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born n bred, Bradford says...
11:30pm Mon 14 Apr 08

were they visiting their parents lol

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born n bred, Bradford says...
11:30pm Mon 14 Apr 08

were they visiting their parents lol

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born n bred, Bradford says...
11:30pm Mon 14 Apr 08

were they visiting their parents lol

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mrs walker, round here says...
11:50pm Mon 14 Apr 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
Sarah, if they have the life chances of any others, show them another option to how they are likely end up. Why look at something you do not intend to end up in - a job
I agree with Sarah, negative statements aren't necessary and reinforce stereotypes. I understand that this kind of educational visit has been used in the Netherlands to good effect.

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mrs walker, round here says...
11:50pm Mon 14 Apr 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
Sarah, if they have the life chances of any others, show them another option to how they are likely end up. Why look at something you do not intend to end up in - a job
I agree with Sarah, negative statements aren't necessary and reinforce stereotypes. I understand that this kind of educational visit has been used in the Netherlands to good effect.

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mrs walker, round here says...
11:50pm Mon 14 Apr 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
Sarah, if they have the life chances of any others, show them another option to how they are likely end up. Why look at something you do not intend to end up in - a job
I agree with Sarah, negative statements aren't necessary and reinforce stereotypes. I understand that this kind of educational visit has been used in the Netherlands to good effect.

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mrs walker, round here says...
11:50pm Mon 14 Apr 08

Mr Sensible wrote:
Sarah, if they have the life chances of any others, show them another option to how they are likely end up. Why look at something you do not intend to end up in - a job
I agree with Sarah, negative statements aren't necessary and reinforce stereotypes. I understand that this kind of educational visit has been used in the Netherlands to good effect.

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sarah, bradford says...
1:10pm Tue 15 Apr 08

The article showed only one activity the children take part in. There are many other positive influences and activities they do, which are not advertised. Don't children face enough problems at their age without harsh criticism, born from stereotyping and prjudices. They were proud to be in the T&A. How do you think they felt reading your comments?

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sarah, bradford says...
1:10pm Tue 15 Apr 08

The article showed only one activity the children take part in. There are many other positive influences and activities they do, which are not advertised. Don't children face enough problems at their age without harsh criticism, born from stereotyping and prjudices. They were proud to be in the T&A. How do you think they felt reading your comments?

Report this post »

sarah, bradford says...
1:10pm Tue 15 Apr 08

The article showed only one activity the children take part in. There are many other positive influences and activities they do, which are not advertised. Don't children face enough problems at their age without harsh criticism, born from stereotyping and prjudices. They were proud to be in the T&A. How do you think they felt reading your comments?

Report this post »

sarah, bradford says...
1:10pm Tue 15 Apr 08

The article showed only one activity the children take part in. There are many other positive influences and activities they do, which are not advertised. Don't children face enough problems at their age without harsh criticism, born from stereotyping and prjudices. They were proud to be in the T&A. How do you think they felt reading your comments?

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arfan, bradford 8 says...
9:54am Thu 17 Apr 08

i would like to say that if only i had been told what prison is is like when i was young then i may have not endid up inside i have just finshed a 9yr sentance and wasted so many yrs inside i hope that this was an experiance that the young people would remember.well done to all the students hope you all stay on the right path,

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arfan, bradford 8 says...
9:54am Thu 17 Apr 08

i would like to say that if only i had been told what prison is is like when i was young then i may have not endid up inside i have just finshed a 9yr sentance and wasted so many yrs inside i hope that this was an experiance that the young people would remember.well done to all the students hope you all stay on the right path,

Report this post »

arfan, bradford 8 says...
9:54am Thu 17 Apr 08

i would like to say that if only i had been told what prison is is like when i was young then i may have not endid up inside i have just finshed a 9yr sentance and wasted so many yrs inside i hope that this was an experiance that the young people would remember.well done to all the students hope you all stay on the right path,

Report this post »

arfan, bradford 8 says...
9:54am Thu 17 Apr 08

i would like to say that if only i had been told what prison is is like when i was young then i may have not endid up inside i have just finshed a 9yr sentance and wasted so many yrs inside i hope that this was an experiance that the young people would remember.well done to all the students hope you all stay on the right path,

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Objective_Enquirer, bradford says...
4:10pm Fri 18 Apr 08

WELL said sarah..most of these kids are brilliant..all credit to them they took part and understood most workshops, it wasnt only the prison service that was present! the also was cps- crown court service who were talking about a career in cps as well as the phone company 02. Also present was a SCARD (support and care after road death)for young people, whose friends or family had been killed by some idiots drink driving and taking some ones life! over all A LESSON WELL LEARNT AND TAUGHT!

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Objective_Enquirer, bradford says...
4:10pm Fri 18 Apr 08

WELL said sarah..most of these kids are brilliant..all credit to them they took part and understood most workshops, it wasnt only the prison service that was present! the also was cps- crown court service who were talking about a career in cps as well as the phone company 02. Also present was a SCARD (support and care after road death)for young people, whose friends or family had been killed by some idiots drink driving and taking some ones life! over all A LESSON WELL LEARNT AND TAUGHT!

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Objective_Enquirer, bradford says...
4:10pm Fri 18 Apr 08

WELL said sarah..most of these kids are brilliant..all credit to them they took part and understood most workshops, it wasnt only the prison service that was present! the also was cps- crown court service who were talking about a career in cps as well as the phone company 02. Also present was a SCARD (support and care after road death)for young people, whose friends or family had been killed by some idiots drink driving and taking some ones life! over all A LESSON WELL LEARNT AND TAUGHT!

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Objective_Enquirer, bradford says...
4:10pm Fri 18 Apr 08

WELL said sarah..most of these kids are brilliant..all credit to them they took part and understood most workshops, it wasnt only the prison service that was present! the also was cps- crown court service who were talking about a career in cps as well as the phone company 02. Also present was a SCARD (support and care after road death)for young people, whose friends or family had been killed by some idiots drink driving and taking some ones life! over all A LESSON WELL LEARNT AND TAUGHT!

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Hanan Raja, left, and Haroon Khalid and pals act out a street scene during the visit

Hanan Raja, left, and Haroon Khalid and pals act out a street scene during the visit



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