Young people supported by a London youth offending service view the films and undertake online workshops
Practitioners say VR helps break down barriers and is more effective at engaging a hard-to-reach group
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As part of a four-month pilot funded by the Department for Education, the youth justice service at the London Borough of Ealing has been using new technology to support the young people it works with.
The initiative saw young people watch films produced by tech firm Antser on issues around child criminal exploitation, with the media available to view in traditional two-dimensional format or, through a headset, in virtual reality (VR) to create an immersive experience.
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