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The London launch took place on April 14^th 2010 @ the Ministry of Sound. We had performances by young people in the play Skin Deep, the artist Doctor and a speech by Barry and Margaret Mizen who lost their son Jimmy, to violent crime in May 2008.

MC Doctor said: “I grew up on an estate in South East London, where there was some gun and knife crime so I know how bad it is. I was lucky because I was focussed on my music and I knew that’s what I wanted to do. But so many young people have died because of crime and it shouldn’t be like that. I want young people to know that they don’t have to choose that way of life. I think Fearless is a really good service because young people need to know that there’s somewhere they can get advice on crimes and pass on information without anyone finding out who they are.”

The event was a huge success and a big thanks to everyone who came and took part. If you would like to see more photos from the event please join our facebook fan page – Fearless.

The sunniest of our launches to date took place at a youth and community event in Cheltenham on Saturday 22^nd May 2010. The launch was supported the Mayor of Cheltenham Councillor Anne Regan and Chris Raymond former Gloucester rugby player who is now involved in youth sport in the county.

Chris said. I fully support ‘fearless’ as it is specifically aimed at young people. The ‘fearless’ website, at ‘fearless.org’ gives clear information about crimes which affect young people and gives them the chance to give information about crime anonymously if they do not want to go to the police.

Paul Menhinick, Crimestoppers Coordinator for Gloucestershire said: “Young people are one of the most important audiences for Crimestoppers to communicate with. One of the key reasons for re-launching Crimestoppers for young people is to empower them to be ‘fearless’ in passing on information about crime anonymously, safe in the knowledge that their identity will never be revealed and they will not have to speak to the police.”

A big thanks to everyone who showed their support on the day.

The Fearless launch in Northern Ireland was awesome!

The event was held at Belfast’s re-opened Ulster Museum and was attended by over 50 young people. There were interactive presentations on the new website and brand before a Q & A session for the young people with Olympic Medal Winner and newly-crowned European Champion Boxer Paddy Barnes on a theme of the importance of having courage to conquer fears and achieve success.

Paddy Barnes said; “When I step into the ring I have to conquer any fear and stay focussed. Fearless is a great website for young people to encourage them to do the right thing, and give them the confidence that no-one will ever know they contacted Crimestoppers.”

Local celebrities have been getting behind the campaign in Northern Ireland by confessing to their innermost fears. Apprentice Star Ben Clarke is petrified of needles, Sports Anchorman Graham Little can’t stand mice, while Model Katie Larmour has no problem scuba diving apart from her fear of boats.

Thanks again for everyone’s hard work and support in making this event a huge success.

Take a look at gold medal winner Paddy Barnes pictured with Evlambios Christophi who is part of the Fearless team and Susan Brew our Northern Ireland Crimestoppers Regional manager. 

‘Aston’s Got Talent’ – The name of the launch held in Aston on May 5^th 2010. Young people were asked to perform or present artwork on a specific subject ‘drug crime and Crimestoppers’. Over 150 people turned up to support the event so a big thanks to all who came.

Mubina Khan, Aston Coordinator for Crimestoppers said “It’s vital that everyone realises that they can play an important role in helping make their communities better places to live.”

For more photos from the launch please see our facebook page - Fearless

The fearless launch in the North East was held Unity City Academy in Middlesborough on Wednesday 24^th June.

Chris Preddie, a youth worker for Fearless attended the event to talk to the pupils about his experiences of crime. Please visit the Chris Preddie facebook fan page for more information.

Official figures show that almost one in four children aged 10 to 15 have been a victim of crime in the past year. However young people are far less likely to report their experiences, with just 11% going to police, compared with 37% of adults.

Dave Hunter, North-east regional manager for Crimestoppers, told the pupils at the launch at the school: “This website was set up specifically to help you if you find yourself in a difficult situation.

“It offers guidance, help and also a facility where you can let Crimestoppers know if someone is hurting you or doing something against you and your friends.

“You could save somebody from being a victim and play your part in helping your fellow pupils.”

Thanks to all those people who attend the launch and made it a huge success.

18 months in prison

Men aged 16 – 24

18 years old

4 years imprisonment and £5000 fine

49%

23,000

5 years

Streets

Life imprisonment

5 years in jail

80%

30 times higher

21 and under

16 years old

A fine of £20,000 and/or prison

2 years

To escape problems, and to fit in with a group

London

Robberies (including muggings, and snatch thefts)

Phones

None, they just need to suspect it

You will have to go for trial in Crown court where the sentences, normally imprisonment can be much longer than youths

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Which class of drugs is considered to be the most dangerous?

How many people cross the railway track in the near 'near miss' video?

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Can you name the 3 ways that you can give information to Fearless anonymously?

How many facebook fans do we have?

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Which is more serious ABH or GBH?

Can you name the 10 other names that we have for knife crime?

What number can you text anonymously if you 'know someone with a knife?'

What does 'hustling' mean?

As a young person (aged 12-17) if you break the law and are sent to prison your could be sent to one of 3 types of secure accomidation. Can you name all 3?

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Name 5 of Simon's personality traits from the Frank - Cannabis side effects video?

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If I said the word 'trojans' which crime type would l be talking about?

Which 3 social networking sites does fearless.org link to?