ACRE
Roadshow Venues and Dates
Edinburgh : Saturday 7th November 09
Venue : Nicholson Square Methodist Church
Dundee : Thursday 19th November 09
Venue : DIWC (Dundee International Womens Centre)
Glasgow : Wednesday 2nd December 09
Venue : Daisy Street Centre
Working with a group of drama students from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD), roshni created and staged the drama production of 'Who's Right' to spread awareness of child protection issues within the ethnic minority communities throughout Scotland. The production which was staged in Scottish Parliament, explored issues and stereotypes as well as preconceived notions about how abuse is dealt within different cultures. This initiative is designed to encourage a community-led response to child abuse and neglect by hosting workshops and sessions for adults and children from ethnic minority communities to recognise the basic forms of abuse, to encourage others to report abuse and to appreciate the distinction between cultural upbringing and abuse. We use the arts to explore such perceptions and attitudes in a secure and non-judgemental setting. After each drama production, we will host a Q&A session for community members in an open forum with a selective panel of well-informed guests. The series of events shall be hosted in each local authority throughout Scotland, some in large community halls and others in small community classes. This will be a very similar format to 'Who's Right, however the main difference is that in some workshops, as we will have a smaller number of carefully selected individuals, they should therefore feel empowered to address issues concerning them, as opposed to a larger audience, where some individuals may feel intimidated to voice their opinions. This platform is equally as important for us - to hear the views of community members, and understand areas in which we may need to possibly focus on, at a later date. ACRE, Abuse, Culture, Religion and Education is a distinctive method which ultimately makes our awareness raising seminars as effective and engaging as possible.
