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Name: | Shaunna Thompson |
Age: | 23 |
Year of the Fix: | 2014 |
Location: | Hampshire |
Campaign: | To encourage young people to be safe when walking alone |
I worry that there is a high level of violent crime in my community.
Unfortunately, I don't think this is taken into account by young people, who walk home alone after nights out.
I want to encourage them to consider whether it really is wise for them to walk alone or whether it's better to go with a friend or catch a taxi.
With Fixers, I've created a poster to highlight the dangers people, especially young girls, could face if they don't take the necessary precautions.
Even something as simple as not walking with headphones on could make a difference.
I just hope people will think twice before heading out alone in the dark.
Here is a list of Fixers helping me with this Fix:
Abbi Head | Amber Hawkes |
Amy Webb | Bethany Washington |
Clare Sutton | Georgia Quicle |
Katie Sutton | Lisa Donovan |
Louise Clark | Maddy Buxey |
Megan Pake | Mollie Baker |
Natalie Osborne | Shakiba Moghadam |
Stephanie Millard |
Shokraneh Oftadeh Moghadam |
Tasha Liof |
Inspector Justin Roberts supports our Fixers project. He agreed to be interviewed to appear in my broadcast piece.
James Sanderson, gave up his time to teach self defence to young people in the broadcast.
Richard Taunton’s Sixth Form College
Some of the students at the college contributed towards the research for the film and took part in a self defence class.
The Fish Station
The shop allowed us to film in their premises.
October 2014
My poster has been displayed in a shop called 'The Fish Station' in Southampton town centre! You can see the poster on display in the photo below.
I've had some great feedback following the launch of my campaign. Scroll down to see some comments.
'I love these posters. I'm planning to put them up around my University in Southampton. Young women and men go out and get so drunk that they don't remember their own name. Hopefully this will remind them to take care.'
'They look great! I will be displaying them at my university in Portsmouth.'
'Now it's coming close to Christmas, people, especially young people, need to be aware of the dangers they could sometimes put themselves in.'
My posters were also requested by C.H.A.T (Confidential Help & Advice for Teens at Meole Brace School Science College). Mary Braddick, who runs the courses said:
'To all you wonderful Fixers, it is with your help as young people speaking out that we can encourage others to speak about any aspect of their life that they are unhappy or worried about. Be proud of yourselves! For helping others and for highlighting the dangers in our society!'
Meghann
Chelsie Brown
Ethan Mcinally
Alexandra Garrick
Shannon Rawlings
Becky
Macauley Collinson
Me and my friends want young people to know that calories aren't the enemy!
Kiki
'Kate'
Lauren Taylor
Hafsa Ur-Rehman
Mason Latey
Hannah Carter
'Ben'
Jack H
Hannah Baker
Liam Thomas
Tilly and Bella
Becky Thorn
Shak & Natasha
Ben Simms
Olivia G
Sam Womack
Timothy Cranfield
Jade Kingdom