MORE than 1,000 Year 8 students have taken part in a series of education days designed to support safer communities.
The Building a Safer Community team – which is part of the government – have met students across 12 secondary schools, with the initiative covering topics including substance abuse, child exploitation, drug importation, fire safety, personal safety, and the consequences of crime.
Pupils also had the opportunity to meet frontline professionals and look inside emergency service vehicles as part of this programme.
A a survey undertaken after the sessions found that 91% of students who participated rated the day as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’, with 98% of pupils stating that they knew where to access support.
Justice and Building a Safer Community co-ordinator Cirsty de Gruchy Moseley said: “Our feedback shows that students really engage with the interactive nature of the day and we’re always keen to make the sessions as interactive and engaging as possible.
“We want to thank all the schools who welcomed us and the teachers and students who supported these sessions. A special thanks to our front-line partners who bring the days to life.”
Partner participants of the scheme included the ambulance service, Jersey Youth Service, Customs and the prison service.
Home Affairs Minister Helen Miles said: “I am happy to see the continued success of this important programme and am grateful for the support that agencies continue to give.”
