South East

Headliners have been working with young people all over the south east of England to produce video, radio and print stories about the issues that matter to them.

If you want further information on these projects, or would like to get involved contact Sam Hepworth at:

sam.hepworth@headliners.org

Mob: 07948 537 494

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Treat 'Em Like Dogs Headliners journalists put the media and the police on the spot, investigating the role they both play in creating and promoting negative stereotypes of young people.
Buggin' Out Headliners journalists prick up their ears and investigate the Mosquito. Find out what young people, shopkeepers and the Children's Commissioner of England have to say about the controversial device.
Babies Having Babies
Held Back or Moving Forward? In September 2008 the school leaving age in England and Wales was raised to 17. Will this help improve young people's education or does it just hold them back from making thier own choices? Headliners speak to young people affected by the new laws and question Sarah McCarthy-Fry MP about the thinking behind the changes.
Thamesmead Estate of Mind In 1968 the first residents moved into Thamesmead estate. 40 years on, Headliners reporters find out what life is like for the young people who live there today.
Do It Safe Is peer pressure the reason young people are having sex? Would you ask your mum for free contraception? Do young people learn about sex from porn? Six reporters from Headliners went to find out.
Leaving it too late New laws are coming into place that will see the school leaving age raised to 18. Charlotte Gray, 15, looks at why the Government are doing this and speaks to other young people to get their views on the changes.
Biker's Paradise
Canteen Dream or Kitchen Nightmare? School dinners have been a political hot potato for quite some time now. Young people from Cox Green School find out if their fellow students think their school canteen is up to scratch.
Tired of Ties? Young people from Cox Green School get their fellow pupils' opinions on their school uniform and ask "is it time for a change?"
Youth Violence: A Wider Perspective Knife crime is one of the biggest issues facing young people today. But is violence really a part of everyday life for all young people, or does the media's focus on knife crime create a negative stereotype of teenagers? Young people from Maidenhead investigate.
Don't fear the peer pressure Advice from young people on how to cope with moving from primary school to secondary school.
Campaign for change in the media Does the media paint too negative a picture of young people? David Collier and Terry White think so, and are using their roles in the UK Youth Parliament to campaign for more positive images in the news.
SATs: Are they worth the stress? The debate about SATs exams has raged all summer, with papers not being marked on time and reports that they put too much stress on students. Headliners spoke to young people with experience of the tests to find out what all the fuss is about.
Girl Gangs in South London When the media look at teenage gangs the focus is often on young males, but there are many females with strong links to gangs too. Marie Abbott, 14, and Belinda Matande, 14, look at how the support and protection gangs offer can be a big attraction to young girls.
"Children always want a role model they can relate to" Hannah Braisted, 13, and Amy Jaiteh, 12, find out which celebrities young people look up to and ask if the media should be more responsible in the way they promote fame.
Doreen the Explorer On November 23 2007 the cruise ship MS Explorer sank after hitting an iceberg in the Antarctic. Doreen Horwood was one of the 154 people onboard when the ship started sinking. In this film, she talks exclusively to Headliners about her experience.
Bexley SNAP - Our Club Bexley SNAP support young people with disabilities and special educational needs and their families. Young people from Bexley SNAP worked with Headliners to make this film about their youth club, the young people who attend it, and the staff who work there.
Body Images Does the media put too much pressure on women to be thin? Sophie Dyer, 16, looks at both the positve and negative messages being sent to young people about body image.
"Taking someone's life is no joke" On May 24th 2008 Rob Knox was fatally stabbed on a night out with friends in Sidcup. He was 18 years old. Here his friend and Headliners journalist Louis Ebdon, 17, explains his feelings about the tragedy and urges young people to think twice about carrying knives.

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