Community Channel is running a series of factual and drama programmes to mark Inside Justice Week, a national campaign that provides information, debate and events about the Criminal Justice System's programmes and services.
This year, the initiative takes place from 17 - 24 October 2009. Find out about the events taking place all over the country.
Previous years' events have included mock trials, tours of court rooms and police stations. You can also join Inside Justice Week's Facebook page and follow IJW on Twitter.
Find out more information or how to get involved from our Inside Justice Week Factsheet
Programmes on Community Channel 19-25 Oct 2009:
Forced Marriage
Forced Marriage - Mon 19 Oct @ 7.30am/7.30pm
Actress and comedian Meera Syal introduces a programme about forced marriage, a hidden problem which affects young women and men in many communities. The programme looks at what help is available.
True Voice of Murder - Mon 19 Oct @ 10.30pm
Stories about murder. Lesley Sharp tells a mother’s heart-breaking story of how her 18-year old daughter died after being stabbed by her violent boyfriend. In another story Nina, played by Anne Reid, murders her husband when she discovers his infidelity after 38 years of marriage. 'Honour' is performed by Mozaffar Shafeie who plays an Iranian man describing the death of his son, murdered in an ‘honour’ killing.
Forensic School -Eps 1-5 everyday Mon-Fri 19-23 Oct @ 10pm
A 5-part series following students learning the skills and theory necessary to work in the highly competitive field of Forensic Science. The University of Central Lancashire in Preston is home to the Forensics School. Its Forensic Science department, including the Police & Criminal Investigation course, houses 500 students who spend three years learning the practical experience, skills and theory of forensic science.
Inside Justice - Tue 20 Oct/Thurs 22 Oct @ 8am/2pm/8pm
Two thought-provoking dramas devised by young people which raise awareness and challenge perceptions of the Criminal Justice System.
11 Million - Wed 21 Oct @ 9.50am/3.50pm
Young people from Liverpool, Birmingham and Manchester explain why their peers carry weapons, and suggest their solutions to the problem - an 11 Million project.
Woolf Within - Fri 23 Oct @ 7am/7pm
Peter Woolf was a prolific offender until he met one of his victims through the Restorative Justice programme. He and his victim tell their story in their own words.
Would You Save a Stranger - Fri 23 Oct @ 9pm
A 12-year-old girl is beaten and stamped on by a crowd of teenagers on a crowded bus. A man is punched to the ground and kicked repeatedly in the head in an almost deserted London street… Witnesses in five separate incidents are forced to decide - intervene and risk their own safety or disengage and turn away. What would you do?
Not on These Streets - Fri 23 Oct @ 9.30pm
A short documentary sandwiched with music videos exploring the issue of gun and knife crime made in collaboration with young people from Leeds.
Inside Justice - Sat 24 Oct @ 8pm
Two short dramas - REWIND and Where is the Honour? - about our perceptions of young people and police officers, and about a young woman and an arranged marriage she doesn't want to go through with.
Mediabox Shorts There are a number of films which have been produced by young people or organisations working with young people under the Mediabox scheme which focus on crime. They are Disabled Holocaust, Small Rabbits and Knife Crime.
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