Youngsters across Lanarkshire are being targeted by a new campaign to encourage them to speak up about violence and weapon possession.The Silence Won't Stop Violence initiative was launched by Fearless.org - the youth service of charity Crimestoppers - and is raising awareness of the impact of violence.It also offers youths a way to report information or suspicions 100 per cent anonymously, which means no personal details are ever taken when people contact the charity.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Funded by The Percy Hoskins Trust, the campaign features individuals talking about their own first-hand experiences of the pain and destruction violence has through a series of short podcasts which will be available to all secondary schools in Lanarkshire.One podcast hears from Donald, co-founder and mentor at charity Aid & Abet, who speaks openly and honestly about his own personal experience of the criminal justice system and how he turned his life around.In a sentiment that chimes with Crimestoppers and Fearless’ core aim to encourage people to speak up anonymously, Donald said: “I wish people had used it to report me; it could have had me turning my life around quicker.”The youth charity is also promoting their message on social media platforms Snapchat and TikTok so that young people can learn
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