Drama of crime and consequences

This well-made film will challenge young people's attitudes to crime, but the plot may be a little convoluted for some audiences.

Between You & Me is the result of an initiative by PC Alison Adams, a youth involvement officer at Derbyshire Constabulary, in collaboration with the youth service in Derby. The film promotes the work of the charity Crimestoppers by challenging people's reluctance to provide information on wrongdoing. It also provides educators with a chance to explore wider issues, particularly around notions of loyalty and consequences of choices.

It is extremely difficult to get the balance right when you are making films about criminal or antisocial behaviour in order to raise discussion with young people. On the one hand, if you want to engage young people you have to acknowledge the appeal of activities such as drinking or nicking cars and the real-life circumstances in which they take place. But, on the other hand, you have to try to avoid glamourising such activities and point out the negative consequences. You also have to make sure you avoid any swearing.