Shelby is currently part of a PTSD vs. Culture campaign at BTG, with aims of raising awareness around trauma that young people experience as a result of exposure to violence out of and inside the home.  The aim of the campaign is to open up healthy conversations around youth violence and ways to tackle the trauma that young people experience a lot of the time before even picking up a knife. This campaign will culminate in a showcase taking place March 2020.

 

Bridge The Gap Studios are a Social Enterprise that works with young people all over London who are facing challenging life situations. They encourage and facilitate behavioural improvements in these young people to help them make solid connections between them and their success (at home, in education and in their future aspirations).

 

A growing challenge in behavioural management is said to stem from the fact that many young people don’t know how to correctly express how they feel and engage with the future they want. This is especially apparent in young men. In addition to this, more and more young people process knowledge and information through practical application rather than just through theory. Knowing this, BTG Studios uses the performing arts to combine a healthy balance of both. This is done by using Forum Theatre, musical elements and specialised coaching to help young people to express, explore and resolve issues.