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21/11/2019
Film Shows 'Ripple Effect' Of Joyriding
A moving film that portrays the heartbreaking impact of car crime on bereaved families has been launched.
Families Bereaved Through Car Crime (FBTCC) created the short film to help deter people from getting involved in such criminality by sharing personal stories of love, loss and perseverance through charity.
Aptly titled 'The Ripple Effect', Lord Mayor Councillor John Finucane launched the educational film project in west Belfast.
The charity plans to distribute it to schools, youth centres and community groups along with information on the programmes they offer.
The film sends a strong emotional message to those who may support anyone involved in or those contemplating getting involved in death driving. It also makes it clear to parents, families and communities of the long term ripple effect of the pain and loss suffered by families directly affected.
Speaking ahead of the launch, Councillor John Finucane, Lord Mayor of Belfast, said: "This powerful and thought-provoking film underlines the serious dangers associated with car crime and joyriding. As you will see, families are left devastated by the actions of those involved. I commend the Families Bereaved Through Car Crime group for taking the brave steps in leading on this project and encourage everyone to support their efforts and campaign to bring an end to car crime."
Tommy Holland of the charity added: "I would like to thank everyone for their brave and very emotional input into this very important FBTCC Film message. I would also like to thank Bayview Media for their professionalism and especially their empathy and dedication in working with those families interviewed and putting 'The Ripple Effect' together."
The project was supported by the families of those who have lost their lives to car crime, the Auto Crime Team and Department of Justice.
(JG/CM)
Families Bereaved Through Car Crime (FBTCC) created the short film to help deter people from getting involved in such criminality by sharing personal stories of love, loss and perseverance through charity.
Aptly titled 'The Ripple Effect', Lord Mayor Councillor John Finucane launched the educational film project in west Belfast.
The charity plans to distribute it to schools, youth centres and community groups along with information on the programmes they offer.
The film sends a strong emotional message to those who may support anyone involved in or those contemplating getting involved in death driving. It also makes it clear to parents, families and communities of the long term ripple effect of the pain and loss suffered by families directly affected.
Speaking ahead of the launch, Councillor John Finucane, Lord Mayor of Belfast, said: "This powerful and thought-provoking film underlines the serious dangers associated with car crime and joyriding. As you will see, families are left devastated by the actions of those involved. I commend the Families Bereaved Through Car Crime group for taking the brave steps in leading on this project and encourage everyone to support their efforts and campaign to bring an end to car crime."
Tommy Holland of the charity added: "I would like to thank everyone for their brave and very emotional input into this very important FBTCC Film message. I would also like to thank Bayview Media for their professionalism and especially their empathy and dedication in working with those families interviewed and putting 'The Ripple Effect' together."
The project was supported by the families of those who have lost their lives to car crime, the Auto Crime Team and Department of Justice.
(JG/CM)
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