Youth service Fearless.org, part of the independent charity Crimestoppers, is launching a new campaign across Nottinghamshire to raise awareness of how it can help keep young people safe from crime.

The campaign will run for eight weeks across social media and aims to boost local young people’s awareness of Fearless’ unique service.

Fearless.org offers young people non-judgemental advice so they can make informed decisions about lifestyle choices and realise that they have options when reporting crime. The Fearless website allows young people to give information about crime 100% anonymously by using a secure online form.

We are also highlighting the risk of young people being unaware that any type of involvement in a violent crime such as murder – including sending a positive message beforehand that could be considered in support – could lead to a jail term under the ‘joint enterprise’ law.

Lydia Patsalides, East Midlands regional manager for the charity Crimestoppers, said: “Young people often have negative perceptions of authorities, such as the police, and therefore aren’t very forthcoming when it comes to speaking up about crime.

“Fearless.org is shaped around supporting them to make a positive change in their perceptions, confidence, attitudes and actions.

“Ultimately, we want to help them make informed decisions about reporting crime and steer them away from trouble. That way they’ll reach their full potential.

“Crime information can be passed 100% anonymously via our website, without the fear of any repercussions. Our charity has always kept its promise of anonymity to everyone who contacts us.”

To get more information on Fearless and the resources it has available to young people and their peers, visit Fearless.org.

If you have any information on a crime, you can fill out the untraceable form on the site 100% anonymously.