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Resources for Schools, Colleges and Young People<\/h1>\n
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\u2018My findings indicate that urban youth culture \u2013 including rap \u2013 plays a largely positive role in young people\u2019s lives. It provides camaraderie, entertainment and a strong sense of identity.\u2019
Dr Anthony Gunter, Open University<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cAs groups of young Black boys demonstrate their musical talent in videos, the prosecution know full well that many [jurors] won\u2019t be able to see past the \u2018gang\u2019 label.\u201d
Roxy Legane, Kids of Colour<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Links to resources and organisations which can support educational activity for young people.<\/p>\n

\"PDFProsecuting Rap schools teaching guide<\/h2>\n

Scholars who have acted as rap experts have contributed to the Futurum Careers teaching guide<\/a> and activity sheet<\/a> \u2018Prosecuting Rap: Can We Get Racial Discrimination out of the Courtroom?\u2019<\/p>\n

The guide, sponsored by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, includes information on how experts that are featured got into their fields of work as well as pathways into university study in relevant subjects.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Youth and educational organisations<\/h2>\n

There are many extraordinary youth and music organisations in the UK engaged with this topic including:<\/p>\n