Virtual Decisions

100% of people we surveyed said that they believe Virtual Decisions experiences have a positive impact on participants 💪 We've always had unwavering belief in our programmes, and to see our reputation grow is astounding, so today, we're saying a BIG THANK YOU to those of you supporting our journey! ✨ If you haven't begun your Virtual Decisions journey yet, reach out to find out how you can harness the power of our interactive VR films and Extended Leaning Packages to change minds and save lives 💛 📞 0121 440 8188 📧 [email protected] #VirtualDecisions #VR4Change #YouthCrimePrevention

"We're really excited to see where it's about to go..." We're a few weeks in to 2025, and our plans for the year are well under way. So, where do you think we'll be taking our films next? 💭✨ Let us know in the comments where you'd like to see a Virtual Decisions experience 👇 In your school? Being delivered in community centres? Part of the national curriculum? 💪 #VR4Change #VirtualDecisions #Onwards

Who do you think is most impacted by our work and why? 💭 It's an important question, and each of our team had a different answer. But for Finn, it's all about the young people that are most likely to experience GANGS, KNIVES, IDENTITY or INFLEUNCE 🎬 All four of which have wrap around programmes of work that empower organisations to continue the conversation and cultivate sustained change in their young people 💛 Early intervention is prevention! ✨ #VirtualDecisions #TeamTalks #VR4Good

Did you know that the Virtual Decisions Universe is made up of six films? 💭 We have four early intervention programmes for young people: 🎬 GANGS - An ASB intervention 🎬 KNIVES - An anti-knife crime programme 🎬 IDENTITY - A mental health and wellbeing exploration 🎬 INFLUENCE - An exploitation awareness scheme of learning And we have two programmes for adults: 🎬 RECONNECT - A hopeful programme for those preparing for prison release 🎬 REACHOUT - A supportive modular exploration to prepare for release from a secure unit We're sharing a teaser trailer for all six films here, but you can head to YouTube to watch the full thing by following this link: https://youtu.be/Bindq0dQuNQ 👈 We are SO proud of our library of films, the follow on workshops, and the extended body of learning that we offer as a wrap around to each experience ✨ Which experience have you seen or been part of? Let us know in the comments 👇 #VirtualDecisions #VRFilms #Prevention

✨ It's Tech Tuesday... ✨ 👏 Behind the scenes of our films you'll find a whole host of creatives working together to create a truly immersive experience 💖 When we're on location shooting our VR experiences, there's more than just our team of 8 making magic happen! We have been lucky enough to work with Sound Designer, Anthony Ford on four of our six films. He's a valued and talented member of our bigger freelance team! 💖 A unique perspective on our films, hear what Anthony has to say about working in 360 audio for our experiences 🔊🎧 #AudioJourney #AudioExperiences #SoundDesigner #VR #TechForGood

Motivation Monday ✨ Last year we welcomed you to our event, Virtual Reality For Real World Change, as we showcased all six of our decision led VR experiences. When asked, "If you were to use the Virtual Decisions films within your school / organisation / service, would it support the work you currently do?", a staggering 100% of those surveyed said YES! 💛 We are so aware of the impact that our programmes have: not just our films, but our workshops and extended learning packages too. We see it day in and day out during our delivery that the experience gained through Virtual Decisions change participants minds and lives 💪 But it can also change the way organisations work - imagine the conversations you could have with the people in your care if all of a sudden you have a shared experience like those we offer? 🙌 #VR4Change #VirtualDecisions

🤔 What is Virtual_Decisions: IDENTITY? ✨ 👏 Virtual_Decisions: IDENTITY is our 3rd 180 degree, cinematically real, multi-narrative Virtual Reality experience! ✨ Virtual_Decisions: IDENTITY helps participants to recognise the signs, and understand the dangers, of a range of health and wellbeing factors in their life. 🙌 Virtual_Decisions: IDENTITY was designed to allow young people to explore health and wellbeing without fear of judgment, in a safe simulation. 🤩 The VR Experience acts as an assessment tool - allowing professionals to make informed suggestions for interventions. 💭 What are the Health and Wellbeing Support Sessions? 🤩 ✨ The H&W Support Sessions are made up of 14 bespoke presentations that each explore a character and a theme of the experience. This allows participants to talk about their journey through somebody else's life. Removing the stigma or fear of asking for specific help. 🙌 The sessions cover all of the following.. ➡️Healthy relationships vs Child Criminal and Sexual Exploitation, peer on peer grooming, and coercion ➡️ Addictive vs Healthy behaviours: drug, alcohol, phone misuse and food misuse/restriction ➡️ Mental & Emotional health including; anxiety, grief, anger and behavioural management ➡️ Thoughts and feelings around School, Education, Exams and Further Education 📧 How can I book a demo? 📞 ✨ The experience is still in NHS trails but you can give us a call on 0121 440 8188, or drop us a message to discuss IDENTITY further, and book a demo for the future! ✨ #VirtualDecisions #EarlyIntervention #HealthAndWellbeing #MyIdentity

It's Wellness Wednesday in the era of "new year, new me". Which has given us food for thought... 💭 Did you know 1 in 8 children in the UK will experience an eating disorder? 😔 When you explore Virtual_Decisions: IDENTITY, Niamh displays some concerning behaviours with food 😣 And with a rising dependency on social media for immediate gratification of what we're doing with every moment of our lives, it's really easy to get lost in scrolling without thinking too much about the impact that it is having on us 😔 We would love to live in a world where we are able to focus on fostering a healthy relationship with our bodies, our minds, and food... but that is something that can be very complicated when our digital lives become our real world outlook 💻 Virtual_Decisions: IDENTITY explores a range of health and wellbeing factors that can impact young people. Niamh and Nathan are not only figuring out their own identities, they're also navigating life as a couple. While trying to be a supportive boyfriend, Nathan might also need support from those around him. Helping a loved one through something as complex as their relationship with food and/or their body can be impactful on you too. It's important to know that it is ok if you need to seek professional help or advice 💕 #MentalHealthMatters #EatingDisorderAwareness #VirtualDecisions

We're back in the office after a wonderful Christmas holiday 💗✨ And we're hitting the ground running! So, where do we see ourselves in a year's time you ask? 💭 Well, the team have different ideas about it, but in essence... Virtual Decisions is growing! The team, the impact, the titles. We're determined to make sure that young and vulnerable people across the UK get the support that we know Virtual Decisions programmes can provide 💗 #NewYear #Goals #VirtualDecisions #Growth