Caleb is tackling knife crime for young people
Read Caleb’s story here
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The West Yorkshire Youth Commission have collaborated with the West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Partnership and Leaders Unlocked, to launch a campaign to engage young people in tackling serious crime in our communities.
A voice for young people in West Yorkshire
This campaign brings together young voices to influence decisions that shape lives. Behind every member is a lived experience - a reason why they chose to take a seat and speak up on issues
that matter, from tackling violence towards women and girls, to creating safer, stronger neighbourhoods, without gangs, drugs and knife crime.
These young leaders are sharing their stories to inspire others and highlight the importance of taking action.
Hear their stories
These videos contain sensitive content that may be difficult to watch. They talk about topics including violence against women and girls, drugs, gangs and knife crime, which can be upsetting for some people. If you or someone you know has been affected by these issues, it’s important to take care of yourself and reach out for support if needed. You can pause the videos at any time. Remember, you're not alone - talking to a trusted adult, friend, Police or Victim Support can be helpful.
See the further information and FAQ's section for support.
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Alyssa is becoming a voice for people who’ve been harassed
Read Alyssa’s story here -
Going against the glamourisation of gang and drugs, with Kabir
Read Kabir’s story here -
Ilana is fighting back against gangs exploiting young people
Read Ilana’s story here -
Uniting young people against image-based abuse, with Josh
Read Josh’s story here -
Violet is making a change by raising awareness of spiking
Read Violet's story here
Even now, it sticks with me. It showed me how quickly things can change, and how real violence is.
- Who can I talk to if I've been affected by issues in this campaign?
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The Youth Commission works to amplify the voices of young people, advocating for their needs and concerns. They engage with local authorities and communities.
Within your local communities you have access to a range of public services such as;
Victim Support Victim Support 0808 168 9111 West Yorkshire Police West Yorkshire Police 101 and 999 Samaritans Contact Us | Samaritans 116 123 Fearless Fearless | Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
- What can I do to support the campaign
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Young people have led this campaign from gathering insights from their peers, to sharing their lived experience regarding violence and other issues affecting their lives.
You can share this campaign with friends, schools or other organisations that involve 14-25 year olds.