Improving the media representation of young people

 

  • Our viral video - challenging representations.
  • At the November Advisory Group meeting we needed to choose our two best Viral video ideas and develop them further.
  • After a dissapointing showing for our previous idea, we felt the need to do something more creative!
  • The plan is to use the many skills and ongoing activities our members are involved in throughout England to put together positive articles on what young people are doing to counter negative national coverage.
  • At this meeting we conducted a review of local media in our area and the national media.
  • From previous discussions it was clear that having 4 priorities was too much for our advisory group given the limited time we have together, and it was thought best that we settle on reducing it to 2 priories.
  • With starting off our priority on the media portrayal of young people it was important to get a good understanding of what the current situation is.