Young people reach out to peers in a bid to cut crime
Young people from across the West Midlands have launched their own campaigns over reducing and understanding crime.
The Youth Commissioners – teenagers in the region – have been backed by Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson.
The young people will advise Mr Jamieson on issues relating to young people and crime – including how to build trust with groups.
Mr Jamieson said: "This work by our Youth Commissioners is key to engaging more young people to think about crime, life choices and ensuring they make a success of their future.
"From a diverse range of backgrounds, representing the whole West Midlands, this group of young people are making a real difference and are keen to bring about positive change.
"The elected Youth Commissioners are doing excellent work with engaging with other young people, reaching out but also trying to help their peers get on in life and live a life where they don’t need to resort to crime."
Campaigns include hosting knife crime workshops in schools in Dudley, looking in depth at the Criminal Justice System, helping people into work and others.
