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TEENAGE KICKZ Can you use the power of football to tackle antisocial behaviour? If you involve the police and other emergency services, could it change attitudes? And, given that the police are still not accepted by some, could it work here? A consultation on what could become an important local initiative is launched on the Paul McFadden Show. Paul's discussion involved two government ministers, a local police commander, the chief executive of an English championship side, and representatives of Derry City Football Club. | |  Listen
| ANTISOCIAL Eamon Deane, the Chairman of Football in the Community, explains how "Teenage Kickz" could have an impact on antisocial behaviour among young people. |
| | Listen | 2 MINISTERS The Irish Ministe r for Foreign Affairs, Micheal Martin, told Paul McFadden his Department has already backed the idea of "Teenage Kickz" with cash. Paul suggested to Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, that this was a particularly challenging idea because of the relationship with the police. |
| | Listen | CRIME REDUCTION Paul heard that "T eenage Kickz" has already successfully reduced criminal behaviour in cities across Great Britain. He discussed the possibilities with Pat McDaid, the Chairman of Derry City Football Club, Dermot Desmond, the club's Promotions Officer, PSNI Superintendent Paul Douglas. |
| | Listen | PARTNERSHIP The initiative is effectively led at present by Derry City Football Club. But would it involve people from outside the west bank of the city - in Institute, for example? A question Paul put to Pat McDaid of Derry City Football Club. Also joining the discussion, Sean Cassidy of Football in the Community. |
| | Listen | CHARLTON Football in the Community started in Charlton Athletic - and it's now a great success. Steve Waggott from the club explained how it all started. |
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