Are you Fearless?

Yesterday Crimestoppers launched Fearless, the charity's new brand for young people - Bravo!

The Fearless website features it's own anonymous online form that young people can use to pass on information about crime. It is also packed with nonjudgmental information about different crime types.

The Fearless launch was held at the Ministry of Sound nightclub in London. Lots of great young people attended. There were also some very moving performances and speeches - Barry and Margaret Mizen spoke about the tragic loss of their son, Jimmy.

MC Doctor, a grime artist from London, spoke about his experiences with crime and performed some of his hits to the crowd. As expected, he blew the crowd away - young people were lining up to meet him after the event.

If you haven't checked out the new Fearless website yet, get involved and make sure you let us know what you think!

This is abuse - teen domestic violence isn't ok

I was pleased to hear about a new campaign that has been launched to try and wipe out domestic violence amongst teenagers. Being a grandmother to six, I hear my fair share of tales about boyfriends, girlfriends and young love. One thing you never want to hear is that young people are taking each other for granted and not being respectful of one another.

A series of TV ads and a short film have been produced as part of the government's This is abuse campaign. The ads show young people in a variety of settings and explains some aspects of abusive behaviour.

If you're a young person or are close to someone that is, make sure you have a look at the This is abuse YouTube channel. If you suspect that someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, you might find information about Crimestoppers' domestic violence campaign helpful.

Take it from me, your younger years are for having fun so make the most of them while you can!