Through funding from Nottingham City Council’s Early Intervention Strategy, NCCL is currently delivering the 'Young Citizens' project to all Nottingham City primary schools.

The project is open to all Year 5 pupils, who are invited to take part in a free day of citizenship activities at the Galleries of Justice Museum . The visit, focused on the contemporary criminal justice system, revolves around the story of an 11-year old boy who steals a mobile phone and is subsequently arrested and taken to court. Through taking part in object handling, role play, a mock arrest and a youth trial in one of our courtrooms, pupils gain an improved understanding of the consequences of anti-social behaviour, an idea of how crime affects people, and a better understanding of the current legal and criminal justice systems.

By the end of the project's successful first year, 2400 pupils had participated. Bookings are currently being taken for visits between now and July 2010. If you would like to learn more, please contact Kelsey Smulders.