Focus on Young Suspects of Criminal Activities
Criminals are increasingly trying to lure young people into making quick money through illegal activities. These include “jobs” such as dealing or distributing drugs, placing an explosive device at someone’s front door, or laundering money from criminal activities. That is why the municipality of Zoetermeer, the police, and Gro-Up youth services are devoting extra attention to this issue during the week of November 9.
Guest Lectures on Online Safety
Students from various schools are offered a special program designed to raise their awareness of the risks of crime and online enticement. In collaboration with the police, the municipality conducts guest lessons on online safety in the Mobile Media Lab. This is a large truck that has been converted into a mobile classroom. Here, young people learn how to recognize online risks, such as digital manipulation, online crime, and deception via social media.
VR experience and escape room
In addition, students can experience firsthand how criminals operate through a VR experience and an interactive escape room. This allows them to discover, in an accessible way, the potential consequences of making the wrong choices and where they can find help if they are pressured.
Mobile Media Lab in Oosterheem and on the Markt
Residents are also welcome to learn more about topics such as online scams, phishing, and con artists. To that end, the Mobile Media Lab and information booths will be set up on Tuesday, November 10, at the “ Zanzibarplein ” in Oosterheem, and on Thursday, November 12, at the Markt in the Stadshart.
