Summer campaign aims to ensure young people's safety

Fearless.org has joined up with Network Rail to focus on key prevention messages covering a range of topics to help young people stay safe, whether at home, travelling, away for the day or on holiday.

Using digital animations that will appear across Snapchat and TikTok, the campaign will also see posters and flyers distributed at summer events across Scotland.

Fearless.org – part of charity Crimestoppers - guarantees total anonymity and is totally independent of the police The main messages being promoted to young people this summer are: Be safe – take care & look out for your mates; Be kind – think how your actions will impact on others and Be fearless – speak up about crime 100% anonymously at Fearless.org

Lyndsay McDade, from Fearless, said: “During the summer holidays, we know that young people can be more at risk of harm and neglect or become involved in criminal activity that could end with them being badly hurt. That’s why, with support from Network Rail, we’re delighted to be launching our summer safety campaign today which will run for the entirety of the school summer holidays.”

Allan Brooking, from Network Rail, added: “We continually strive to make our rail network a safe place for all our passengers and local communities. Our partnership will give young people the knowledge and key information to be able to enjoy a safer summer.”