Now here's a turn-up for the books - and for newspapers such as The Daily Mail - according to the BBC, police are backing an initiative in which games in the controversial Grand Theft Auto is to be used in classrooms to educate children about violence.
The BBC report states that, "The 18-rated game is being used as part of a police-backed pilot scheme in primary schools in Merseyside to deter youngsters from aggressive behaviour."
The scheme - called 'Get Real' (cool) is aimed at 10 and 11 year-olds. It's being run by the charity Support After Murder and Manslaughter (Samm) and Merseyside Police.
Gaynor Bell of Samm states, "Children have very short attention spans so they need something that keeps them interested, preferably busy with their hands and it has to be something that allows them to be proactive."
From the BBC.
The BBC report states that, "The 18-rated game is being used as part of a police-backed pilot scheme in primary schools in Merseyside to deter youngsters from aggressive behaviour."
The scheme - called 'Get Real' (cool) is aimed at 10 and 11 year-olds. It's being run by the charity Support After Murder and Manslaughter (Samm) and Merseyside Police.
Gaynor Bell of Samm states, "Children have very short attention spans so they need something that keeps them interested, preferably busy with their hands and it has to be something that allows them to be proactive."
From the BBC.
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