Breaking Barriers

The excellent KAMRAN ZAHID @Kamranmohamm heads out on tour in CROSSING THE LINE. A Breaking Barriers @breakbarriers production, directed by Parvez Qadir.

Over the last 2 weeks Rochdale’s streets have been transformed into an immersive night-time world of light, sound and storytelling as residents and visitors explored the town like never before for ‘Stories We Tell: Rochdale’ by @breakbarriers as part of #RochdaleTownOfCulture

Rochdale’s streets will be transformed into an immersive night-time light and audio experience for Stories We Tell: Rochdale this Jan/Feb by @breakbarriers. Free tickets available now 👉 breakingbarriersrochdale.co.uk #RochdaleTownOfCulture

Rochdale to come alive after dark with new family-friendly winter light trail manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats…

We are proud to publicly launch 'The Children Behind the Headlines' film. This 12-minute film raises awareness of the impact on children when one parent is imprisoned for killing the other parent, and demonstrates the importance of providing early, trauma-informed support. Thank you to @JRCSFoundation for funding this film. For too long, these children have been invisible. Schools and other professionals are largely unaware of the issues and support is patchy and inconsistent, depending on where children live and who happens to be there to help. The full film can be viewed here: youtu.be/qpuqxVA1Jic We are calling for specific asks from the UK Government, so that children are able to mitigate the impacts of their traumatic experiences and thrive into adulthood. These include: ·   Children’s voices at the centre: every child must have an advocate, and their wishes must shape every decision. ·   Children to be identified to the local authority when one parent kills the other parent. ·   Immediate specific training available for social workers, teachers and other professionals who are in contact with children affected by domestic homicide. This could be achieved within 6 months. ·   The UK Government to include children affected by domestic homicide to be included in their upcoming Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy. View our full campaign asks below: childrenheardandseen.co.uk/campaigning/ @Jess4Lowestoft @breakbarriers

Can I thank all the children & young people who participated in the “What About Me” project, I had the privilege of experiencing this important work in Walkden’s Parr Fold Park last night.👏🏻 Thanks also to @SalfordLeisure, @ParrFoldFriends & @greatermcr for making this happen!❤️

Great to take Blind Side down to Reading to showcase our VAWG monologue Blind Side. @ThamesVP @gmpolice @DeputyMayorofGM @ChildrensComm @RochdaleCouncil @GailHopper13 @BBCCiN @ace_southwest @ace_national @SteveKayFRSA @paulwaugh

@GailHopper13 @RochdaleCouncil @TamesideCouncil @gmpolice @ThamesVP @SalfordLeisure @SalfordCouncil @SteveKayFRSA @CharMitch00 @ChildrenHandS @DeputyMayorofGM

Thank you @breakbarriers for delivering this powerful monologue today about violence against women and girls. It is due to broadcast 6.30pm tonight on BBC Northwest Tonight @BBCNews @RochdaleCouncil

@stlukesce @BBCNews @RochdaleCouncil Always an honour to work at @stlukesce amazing staff and inspiring young students.

The wonderful MIA GIBSON @MiaGbsn has been back working with @breakbarriers performing BLIND SIDE Directed by @QadirPqadir62

Young people are taking over Fort Brockhurst with sound and video installations sharing their stories of living in #Gosport. A 2-month project from #ACEsupported @HantsCulture with @BreakBarriers. 📍 See it live on 26th March: buff.ly/veiAsIh buff.ly/Ae2FGa5

@lippysocialist @SalfordMuseum @SalfordLeisure @lippysocialist they are indeed.

@SalfordMuseum @breakbarriers @SalfordLeisure hope they are getting paid?

🗣🛎Freelance opportunities for 18-25 year old creatives living or working in Salford! Greater Manchester Arts Network, @breakbarriers and @salfordleisure are excited to announce 6 freelance opportunities for young people aged 18-25! Deadline 5th Jan! 👉buff.ly/4fpuWTU

We are excited to announce a new opportunity to work with Breaking Barriers the role of Studio Manager at Richard Street Studios. Be part of the team and work in this exciting new space. Please click on link below and please share breakingbarriersrochdale.co.uk/2024/12/18/rec…

A great opportunity for a young artist to work in Salford on a outdoor sound and light project in 2025. @SalfordMuseum @SalfordUni @SalfordCouncil @salfordyouth1 @DarrenGrice @QuaysCulture

@stlukesce @prisonadvice x.com/ChildrenHandS/…

A special thank you to @prisonadvice for their very invaluable training this month. If your child has a loved one in prison please contact our DSL and we can look at ways to support your child's welfare in school.

Thank you @breakbarriers an amazing opportunity for our Y6 pupils to experience Blind Side today. Focusing on violence against women and girls #VAWG @RochdaleCouncil @RochdaleOnline @MENnewsdesk @BBCNewsround

Based on our current topic of Healthy Relationships in PSHE, today our Year 8s took part in the ‘Blind Side’ production and workshop delivered by @breakbarriers . A thought provoking session and amazing discussions by our young people! @StarAcademies

Breaking Barriers and Create Rochdale are currently looking for young voices to amplify our creative meetings and ti help develop new plans around Rochdale. 18-25 you can apply now by scanning the QR codeemail at breakingbarriersprojects@gmail.com) Deadline 19th August 9am

@magnorthmag Thank you @magnorthmag for the support.