Lanarkshire youngsters help Crimestoppers' youth service see record number for web traffic

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Lanarkshire youngsters helped Crimestoppers’ youth service see record numbers of people visiting their website last year to find out more information about crime - and speak up 100 per cent anonymously.Responding to school and youth service closures in the region during the first half of the year, Fearless.org delivered 12 Scotland-wide campaigns focused on empowering young people with key information about high harm crimes.

As a result, the charity’s website was visited more than 90,000 times by youths from all across Scotland; a 120 per cent increase compared to 2020.

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 Lyndsay McDade, national youth projects co-ordinator for Crimestoppers Scotland, told Lanarkshire Live : “From violence and weapon possession to child harm and neglect, the information we receive from young people is crucial in making Scotland safer for everyone. “Fearless.org is an absolute safety net for young people.

For those uncomfortable about contacting the police directly, our independence and guarantee of anonymity gives them a crucial and much-needed alternative.“We take what they know and pass it on whilst keeping them completely anonymous.“Last year was full of highlights for Fearless Scotland and it’s been a real privilege to witness and be part of our remarkable growth.“I want to