Central to the Munch, Poke, Ping research was the focus group work which Stephen undertook with a group of young people from one Pupil Referral Unit in London. It was felt that the best way of getting the young people to share how they used their mobile phones and what they saw as the key online risks for themselve was in working with them over 5 weeks to brainstorm, improvise (using drama) and then produce a film which the team called 'Nice Pics'.
This short 2 minute film captures what the young people felt was the greatest risk that of private content going public.
If you want to use these films in your work with YP or with colleagues please feel free to copy these films (by downloading real player and then adding them to the libary on your computer). If you can acknowledge the source that would be nice.
“We have been delighted to assist Stephen as he has undertaken this important research. The way he and his team worked with and involved the young people in the research was exemplary and not only did the young people learn so much about this area of work, I know staff did too. We very much hope that others working with vulnerable young people take on board the balanced, constructive and positive recommendations from this report and that together we re-double our efforts to ensure that all children and young people, - especially vulnerable young people - are better safeguarded online.”Krishna Purbhoo,PRU Head Teacher in London.
Here's a filmed interview that Katie Beacon of Online Youth Outreach recorded at the UKCCIS summit on 14th June 2011.
Check out Katie's other interviews and the training sessions she runs for youth workers on social media at http://www.katiebacon.co.uk/