To see the photos from the concert please click this link. Celebration of Life concert – each year the MetBPA hosts a concert to spread the word of peace. This is one way of how the arts can be used to engage young people in the issues that affect them, how the criminal justice system works
This involved visiting hotspots with the community bus which contained relevant information about the communities rights, local initiatives that they can become involved in and relevant contacts for their area. Members of the younger community were invited onto the bus to have a discussion about violent crime and drugs. The young people were asked their
The Metropolitan Black Police Association (MetBPA) is committed to ensuring that the black communities of London receive the best possible service from the Metropolitan Police. In partnership with the community we help to identify weaknesses in police service delivery and in turn help facilitate solutions. Our Community Action programme provides an opportunity for local people,
Revival is the Metropolitan Black Police Association’s ant-violence programme which focuses on the reduction of violence within the black community. The initiative encourages individuals from local communities to engage locally to find solutions. The philosophy underpinning Revival is based on a ‘Public Health Approach’ to violence as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO), with
A man and a woman are alleged to have attacked the officer in east London while he was deployed on “a pre-planned operation”. A man and a woman have been charged with attempted murder after a plain clothes police officer was stabbed in an alleyway behind a pub. Andrew Beadie, 20, from Basildon, and Janine
The Metropolitan Police has launched a campaign reassuring the public about the roll-out of its body-worn cameras, which is believed to be the largest-scale introduction of cameras in the world. Read More…
The Black Police Association Charitable Trust (BPACT) Voyage Programme engages young people and families from black and minority ethnic communities with a view to reducing youth crime and nurturing young advocates, who will actively promote safer cities and cohesive neighbourhoods. The programme operates in London Boroughs experiencing high levels of youth violence and social deprivation, and
Young Black Positive Advocates (YBPA) Report: 2012 This report will cover the period from January to December 2012. It will highlight the activities, progress made by the YBPA. It will also outline any recommendations I feel need to be implemented. It has been a difficult year with regards to progress and at times felt like
Course Name: Horizons Personal Development Programme Horizons is delivered by VOYAGE and is aimed at those young people who are already within the Youth justice system. Horizons is provided through Youth Offending Services across London. Aim: Personal Leadership Development Objectives: Build participant’s confidence & leadership capacity Engage/re engage participants with benefits of education/lifelong learning To
What is Young Leaders for Safer Cities (YLFSC)? AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME Youth engagement and participation in leadership is an area schools are increasingly seeking to include within the curriculum. YLFSC is an Edexcel accredited BTEC short course developed by the Metropolitan Black Police Association Voyage Team. The programme aims to: Nurture young leaders from local