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![]() NO ESCAPEA group of students are campaigning with Fixers to break the cycle of bullying after reporting that perpetrators have often experienced some form of abuse themselves. Issues: Work+Play |
![]() Bullying - Wake UpA teenager wants to reduce the number of bullying incidents among young people. William Hawcroft is challenging bullies to become better people in a powerful Fixers film which urges: ‘it’s never too late to make a change.’ Issues: Abuse |
![]() School Bullies Fix on UTV LiveNathan McCard, 18, from Lisburn in County Antrim, wants to encourage people being bullied to seek help. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Disabled Bullying Fix on ITV News Meridian (W)Lauren Taylor, 22, from Bournemouth, wants to show how bullying can impact someone with disabilities. |
![]() Project BullyDougie Noble (18) from the Scottish town of Coupar Angus was picked on by his peers. Now, he wants to help prevent young people from becoming bullies by identifying and tackling the root causes of abusive behaviour. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Curtis' anti-bullying film on ITVCurtis Boylan, 19, a young man from Leeds who was bullied at school is working with Fixers to create an anti-bullying film, making bullies aware of the effects they have on their victims. Broadcast on ITV News Calendar, February 2013 Issues: Mind, Abuse, Prejudice |
![]() Beat The Bullies Fix on ITV News Tyne TeesRae Bolton, 25, from South Shields, wants more support for children being bullied in school. Issues: Mind |
![]() Bullying: Harley's StoryHarley, 20, says years of being bullied left him feeling miserable, worthless and insecure. With Fixers, he’s helped to create this film to show the emotional impact of bullying, in the hope that it will stop the abuse. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Bullying Impact Fix on ITV News Meridian (E)Stephanie Keenan, 18, from Ramsgate, is encouraging victims of bullying to confide in someone they trust. Issues: Mind |
![]() Perfect Little Lives || Bullying From Both SidesAmy Payne, 19, from Southampton, wants people to realise that bullies need help too. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Fixers Bullying Story on ITV News Tyne TeesFixer Kat McCluskey, 21, from Cramlington, Northumberland is encouraging victims of bullying to channel their frustration into creativity. Her story was broadcast on Thursday 9th May 2013 on ITV News Tyne Tees. Issues: Abuse, Relating |
![]() Fixers Bearded and Bullied Story on ITV News London, March 2015After enduring years of bullying for having facial hair, Harnaam Kaur is demonstrating the lasting impact of hurtful words. Twenty-four-year-old Harnaam grew a beard as a side-effect of polycystic ovary syndrome and has faced cruel taunts about her appearance. This story was broadcast on ITV News London in March 2015. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Bullying And DisabilitiesJoseph Vinson (20) from Seaham in County Durham was bullied for having a disability. With Fixers, he’s helped create this film to encourage people to stand up for those who can’t stand up for themselves. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Why Did You?Lauren Taylor, 20, from Bournemouth, wants to show people that being bullied made her a stronger person. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Cyber Bullying Stops NowA group of Fixers from Belfast, led by Kaitlyn McCoubrey, want to stop cyber-bullying with a two-part viral video based on a simple idea: 'If you don't behave like this in real life, don't behave like it online!'. This film is part 2 of 2. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Speak UpFixer Sophie Thorne, 17, from Swindon worked with Fixers in making this short film and animation to help young people take action and deal with online bullying. Issues: Abuse, Safety |
![]() Cyber Bullying Stops NowA group of Fixers from Belfast, led by Kaitlyn McCoubrey, want to stop cyber-bullying with a two-part viral video based on a simple idea: 'If you don't behave like this in real life, don't behave like it online!'. This film is part 1 of 2. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Don't Bully: The Young Person's Guide To BullyingAnita Dennison (19) from Newry in County Down has experienced bullying and now wants to encourage others facing cruel taunts, physical violence or online abuse to speak out and seek help. With Fixers, she’s created this film to shed light on the various different types of bullying so young people can recognise when they need support. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Bullying and Mental HealthHaving experienced bullying, Emily Willis (16) from Surrey is highlighting the negative impacts such actions can have on mental health. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Bully gettin' a shockSharlie is tackling the trend of posting bullying videos online. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Banter and BullyingFixer Laura Iles from Worcester wants to raise awareness about the difference between banter and bullying. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Anti-Bullying Art Installation VideoWatch the video used in Leeds Fixer Curtis Boylan's, 19, art installation aimed at discouraging bullying by showing young people what it really feels like. The video is part of an art installation to be used by schools as an educational tool. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Understanding BulliesLaura Ward (17) from Newcastle is using a film about her experiences of being bullied at school to make bullies think twice about their actions and deter them from abusing others. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Its Not OverA Fixers campaign led by Stephanie Allen: http://www.fixers.org.uk/news/10653-1... After bullies made her life a misery, Stephanie Allen is urging others with similar experiences to never give up hope. The 16-year-old from Newcastle says she was subjected to cruel name-calling and physical abuse from her peers at school. Stephanie is now using her story to inspire other victims of bullying to seek help, reminding them that no matter how dark and bad things seem, they can be overcome. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Fixers Tackle Bullying Story on ITV News Meridian (E) May 2015Standing up to bullies, Eloise Sears (18) from Hastings urges everyone to play a part in putting a stop to abusive behaviour. This story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (E) in May 2015. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Against Bullies Fix on ITV News West CountryAshley Carter, 16, from Taunton, wants to stop people being bullied because they look different Issues: Abuse |
![]() PUSHED TO SELF-HARM || The Results of BullyingDanny Tuson is concerned about the impact bullying can have on young people. With Fixers he has created a film to highlight the issue. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Surviving Bullies Fix on ITV News Wales at Six‘I remember feeling very sad and lonely. I thought there was something wrong with me. If you’re getting emotionally bullied no one else can see it and some people don’t take that seriously.’ Ffion Murray, from Cardiff, is urging victims of bullying not to let negative words define who they are as a person. This story was broadcast on ITV News Wales at Six in February 2016. Issues: Mind |
![]() Bullying Blues Fix on ITV News CalendarJorjia Reed, 16, from Halifax, West Yorkshire, who has been bullied in the past, has teamed up with Fixers and is using music to inspire others with similar experiences to stay strong. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Bullying Signs Fix on ITV News Central'At the first school, I got pushed over and called names like "fat" and "chubby." I got stuff taken from me a lot. At the second school I was bullied again, but it was dealt with. I went to a teacher and it was sorted.’ After she was forced to move schools to escape her tormentors, Sophie Roberts is helping teachers to spot signs of bullying in the classroom. This story was broadcast on ITV News Central in February 2016. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Fixers Racist Bullying Story on ITV News LondonAfter experiencing racist bullying growing up, Tamanna Miah (20) from Kent is taking a stand and making her voice heard to quell discrimination. This story was broadcast on ITV News London in June 2014. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Racial BullyingRacial abuse doesn't always have to be physical to leave scars. Tamanna Miah (20) from Kent, created this film with Fixers to raise awareness of racist bullying. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Fixers Racist Bullying Story on ITV Meridian (E), July 2014Having suffered racist bullying, Tamanna Miah from Kent wants more people to recognise the damaging effects of discrimination. The 20-year-old from Sevenoaks says she was the victim of racist taunts and abuse throughout her school years, which seriously affected her confidence. This story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (E) in July 2014. Issues: Prejudice |
![]() To Break a SoulIona Kelly (17) from Moray, Scotland and her team are showing bullies the impact their actions can have on others. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Act on Bullies Fix on ITV Meridian News (W), November 2013A group of Fixers from Brighton have created a hard-hitting anti-bullying play to be taken into schools and colleges. This story was broadcast on ITV Meridian News (W), November 2013 Issues: Abuse |
![]() Online Bullies Fix on UTV Live, January 2014A group of Fixers from Belfast have created two short films with the help of Fixers, telling internet trolls to think before they act. This story was broadcast on UTV Live in January 2014. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Act on Bullies Fix on ITV News Merdian (E), November 2013A group of Fixers from Brighton have created a hard-hitting anti-bullying play to be taken into schools and colleges. This story was broadcast on ITV Meridian News (W), November 2013 Issues: Abuse |
![]() Bully BehaviourSeventeen-year-old 'Máire', whose real name has not been used, was bullied by her own friends. Often made to feel like an outsider, she’s helped to produce a Fixers film showing what could be classed as bully behaviour. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Fixers Act on Bullies Story on ITV News West Country (E), June 2015‘They called me fat, snob or drama queen. I even still have dreams from when it was happening and I’ll wake up in the middle of night.’ Holly Painter (19) from Yate in South Gloucestershire is using her experiences to show how creative coping mechanisms can combat bullying. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (E) in June 2015. Issues: Abuse |
![]() To Whom it May ConcernFixer Aimee Knell (18) from Haywards Heath, is concerned that victims of bullying feel like there is no way out. With Fixers she has created a film to highlight that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Trolling Hurts Fix on ITV News Central‘I had a friend who started getting messages about her weight. Instead of blocking them she retaliated and that only led to more and more messages coming through anonymously.’ Glen O’Gorman is tackling online bullying through performance art. The youth theatre director says he is seeing more and more young people using smart phones, putting them at risk of cyber abuse. His story was told on ITV News Central and ITV News Anglia on Thursday, August 4. Issues: Safety |
![]() Break the Silence: AbuseThalia Fernandez, 19, is using her experience of being bullied in primary school to encourage other victims to reach out and get help. Issues: Abuse |
![]() What the Gay is Happening to our Country? Homophobic BullyingFreddy White (18) from Slough wants to end negative attitudes towards those who are LGBTQ. He and his team have created this Fixers film to bring an end to homophobic bullying. Issues: Prejudice |
![]() Bullying: The Domino EffectLetting your bad mood out on others can fuel a cycle of negative behaviour and even turn you into a bully, according to a youth worker from Glasgow. Jodie Armour, 21, wants people to understand how anger can have a domino effect. Issues: Relating |
![]() Social Media Bullies Fix on UTV Live‘Cyberbullying can lead to depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicide and feeling alone. It’s not okay. It’s not funny. It’s hurtful to other people.’ Amy-Leigh McGuire (16) and her team want young people to be aware of the impact cyberbullying can have. This story was broadcast in September 2015. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Trans BullyingMatt Hood, 16, from Edinburgh, wants to educate students about the issues facing trans teens. Issues: Prejudice |
![]() Fixers Beat Online Bullies Story on ITV News Anglia, April 2014Fixer Tom Bryant (23) from Essex wants social networking sites to close in on cyberbullies by adding a clearly visible panic button to their pages. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Bullying Week Update On ITV News West Country (E)‘We have all this technology which is absolutely amazing for keeping in touch, but it’s important that people think about what they’re sending before they put it out there.’ Carney Bonner (22), two years on from the start of his campaign, is continuing his succesful workshops to stamp out cyber-bullying in schools. This story was broadcast in September 2015 Issues: Abuse |
![]() Fixers Words Hurt Story on ITV News Cymru Wales, June 2014Fixer Taylor MacLeod (17) from Pembrokeshire wants others to see the fine line between teasing and tormenting, so they understand that what might seem harmless to one person, could be hurtful to another. This story was broadcast on ITV news Cymru Wales in June 2014. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Am I a Bully?A group of Fixers from Pembroke, led by 17-year-old Taylor MacLeod, have helped create an animation to highlight the fine line between banter and bullying. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Cyber Bullying Fix on ITV News Cymru Wales, December 2013.Fixer Jessica-Jade Davies (17) from Merthyr Tydfil in Wales has helped to create an anti-cyber bullying campaign with a twist. This story was broadcast on ITV News Cymru Wales, December 2013. Issues: Abuse |
![]() I Feel...A team of Fixers from County Durham, who have all suffered abuse and/or marginalisation in their local area due to their sexual orientation, have come together to create this film aimed at challenging homophobic bullying. They plan to use their film in schools to raise awareness of the serious impacts this type of abuse has on victims. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Hate BullyingJanine Carapatan, 19, from Belfast, says nobody should be bullied because of their differences Issues: Abuse |
![]() Don't Stay SilentFaith wants her story to highlight the consequences of bullying Issues: Prejudice |
![]() Sophie cyber-bullying broadcast (ITV Meridian West)Fixer Sophie Thorne, 17, fro Swindon hopes to raise awareness of cyber-bullying by creating a short film and animation based on her experiences. Broadcast on ITV News Meridian, November 2012 Issues: Abuse, Safety |
![]() Friendship Rules Fix on ITV News Wales at Six‘When I was in year seven at school I used to get bullied because I was overweight. I got called names. I got pushed around. It made me feel isolated, frustrated and upset.’ Jess Thompson from Argoed in Gwent, who is now 17, is determined that other children should not have to suffer like she did. Her story was broadcast on ITV News Wales on Thursday, July 14. Issues: Relating |
![]() Gay Rights Fix on ITV News CalendarFixers Millie Allen and and Nathan Jarvis, both 23 and from Scarborough, are hoping to change the negative attitudes some people have towards LGBT people in their community. The story about their campaign was shown on ITV News Calendar in August 2013. Issues: Abuse, Prejudice |
![]() Gay Rights Story on ITV News Tyne TeesFixers Millie Allen and and Nathan Jarvis, both 23 and from Scarborough, are creating a campaign to put a stop to homophobic bullying. The story about their campaign was shown on ITV News Tyne Tees in August 2013. Issues: Abuse, Prejudice |
![]() Express YourselfA Fixers film by Kat McCluskey (21) of Northumberland telling the story of a girl who was bullied but found a release through the creative arts, namely dance. The short film follows the narrative path of a poem written by 14-year-old Isabella Troy. Issues: Mind, Abuse |
![]() Gypsy TravellersJolene Smith (16) is using a short animated film to encourage young people to understand the gypsy community better, to help stop stereotypes against the travelling community. Issues: Abuse, Prejudice |
![]() Fixers Gay & Ok Story on ITV News West Country (W), June 2014Fixer Cassie Guy (18) from Cornwall is urging others to take a stand against homophobic bullying after she felt her school life suffered as a result of anti-LGBT abuse. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (W) in June 2014. Issues: Prejudice |
![]() Sophie's Cyberbullying Story on ITVFixer Sophie Thorne, 17, from Swindon discusses her experiences with cyberbullying and what she is doing to raise awareness of this new form of abuse. Broadcast on ITV News West Country, November 2012. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Just Be MeJordan O’Gorman (18) from Peterlee in County Durham was targeted by bullies for being transgender. With Fixers, he’s helped create this music video to make others realise that transphobic and homophobic bullying is not acceptable. Issues: Abuse, Prejudice |
![]() A Nightmare On Cyber StreetMelissa Smith, 19, from Stockton-on-Tees has been a victim of cyberbullying. She’s helped create this film with Fixers to show how online abuse can affect young people. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Learning Difficulties story on ITV News West Country (E)Fixers Aaron Simon (20) and Anthony Ray-Smith (21) from Yate feel the negative stereotypes against people with learning difficulties are old-fashioned and incorrect. This story about their campaign was shown on ITV News West Country (E) in August 2013. Issues: Prejudice, Relating |
![]() Homophobic Bullying on ITV News LookaroundFixer David Shields ,21, from the Scottish Borders is working to stomp out homophobic bullying in schools. His story was broadcast on ITV News Lookaround on Thursday 9th May 2013. Issues: Abuse, Prejudice |
![]() I amA teenager with Tourette’s has told how he tried to take his own life because of trolls. Joshua Hewitt, from Richhill, Co Armagh, became a target in the classroom over his involuntary outbursts and physical jerks. The abuse spread online, and Joshua was bombarded with hundreds of messages from people threatening to stab him. In this Fixers film he tells his story. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Armagh Cyber-Bullying EventWith the help of more than 50 young people from across Northern Ireland, a group of Armagh Fixers have created a special anti-cyberbullying banner, colourfully capturing their thoughts on the issue. This is how it happened. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Homophobic Bullying Fix on ITV News CalendarFixer James Sutcliffe (20) a group of other young people in Dewsbury are facing up to homophobic bullying, by making an educational DVD for schools and colleges that challenges local prejudices. Issues: Abuse, Prejudice |
![]() Homophobia Story on ITV News AngliaSarah Marchant, 24, and her group of Fixers from Norwich are creating a unique art installation to highlight the effects of homophobic bullying. Their story was featured on ITV News Anglia on Thursday 9th May 2013. Issues: Abuse, Prejudice |
![]() The TestAaron Simon, 20, from Yate worked with Fixers in creating this Victorian-themed silent movie which challenges the misconceptions people hold against young people with learning difficulties. Issues: Prejudice |
![]() UNDER MY SKIN || Dont Judge MeA Fixers campaign led by Stephan Georgiou. http://www.fixers.org.uk/fixers/14030... Stephan Georgiou from Witham, Essex is asking young people to be more open-minded to people they consider different after being bullied since he was 11. The 18-year-old ‘A’ level student wants to encourage people to be more aware of their actions and to consider the impact their words can have. Stephan said that he was bullied for being different because he never liked sports or typical ‘boy’ stuff. Issues: Prejudice |
![]() Accept Different SexualitiesA group of young people from the LGBT community in Paisley, Scotland, have created this film with Fixers to encourage others to be more understanding of alternative sexualities. Issues: Prejudice |
![]() Talking about HomophobiaFixer Millie Allen (24) and her group from Scarborough help create a short film about the effects of homophobic bullying. Millie experienced years of verbal and physical abuse and now wants to educate young people to stop it happening to others. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Fixers return to ITV West regionCatch up on the return Fixers broadcasts in the ITV West region |
![]() 5 things about living with autismA Fixers project led by Andrew Hughes; http://www.fixers.org.uk/index.php?mo... Andrew, 24, from Carlisle, wants people to have a better understanding of autism. Issues: Prejudice |
![]() Tolerance and Understanding around Mental HealthHeather, 19, from Wakefield, wants people to be aware of hidden mental health and stand up to the bullies. Issues: Prejudice |
![]() Fixers Cyberbullying Story on ITV News Central, February 2014Fixer Carney Bonner (20) from Cheltenham, is campaigning for an anti-cyberbullying week to be introduced in schools after his own experience with online bullies. This story was broadcast on ITV News Central in February 2014. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Fixers Bereavment Story on ITV WestcountryJasmine Crayton, 17, and her group of Fixers from Cornwall want schools to be better prepared to help and support young people in their bereavement process. They shared their story and campaign with ITV News West Country. Issues: Home, Relating |
![]() CyberbullyingMillie and Lucy, 14, from Derby, were the victims of cyberbullying when they were just 11-years-old. |
![]() Martial ArtsAfter an incident with a bully affected his self-esteem, Conor Kemp from Larne turned to martial arts. The 21-year-old is now showing how the discipline can improve physical and mental well-being. Issues: Work+Play |
![]() FIxers first broadcast in WalesA look at the future of Fixers in Wales, broadcast on ITV News Cymru Wales, February 2013 |
![]() Non-BinaryLou Rapado-Evans, 18, from Swansea, wants to help people understand the term 'non-binary'. Issues: Relating |
![]() Different PerspectivesBristol Fixer John Denver, 19, helped creating this film based on his experience as a foster child, explaining that although foster children may have a complex family setup, they do not deserve to be bullied or treated any differently to a "normal" child. Issues: Home, Relating |
![]() Fixers return to ITV West CountryCatch up on the return Fixers broadcasts in the ITV West Country region |
![]() Autism Insight Fix on ITV News LookaroundAndrew Hughes, 24, from Carlisle, wants young people to have a better understanding of autism. Issues: Relating |
![]() Fixers Follow Your Dreams Story on ITV News Border, April 2015Magician Aaron McKnight wants to show young people that following their dreams is the trick to finding happiness. The 17-year-old from Carlisle became interested in magic at the age of fifteen and says learning the skill helped boost his confidence after years of bullying. This story was broadcast on ITV News Border in April 2015. Issues: Work+Play |
![]() Respect for Learning DisabilitiesAine Owens (18) and her team from Cookstown, County Tyrone call for more consideration and respect for young people with learning disabilities. They've helped to create this Fixers film to encourage others to see the individual and not the disability. Issues: Prejudice |
![]() Fixers Young Care Story on ITV Granada Reports, March 2015Tired of being negatively stereotyped, a group of looked-after young people from Lancashire want to challenge misconceptions of those living in care. Sixteen-year-old Mark Ormerod and Callum Griffin (18) are sharing their experiences to show that the care system can change lives for the better. This story was broadcast on ITV Granada Reports in March 2015. Issues: Home, Prejudice |
![]() Spot The Signs || Healthy RelationshipsKimberley Brewer and her team from Eastleigh are helping young people spot the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships. With Fixers, they’ve created this film to demonstrate when a partner’s behaviour isn’t acceptable. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Disability & MeA team of young people from south-west London don’t want to be treated differently because they have disabilities. With the help of Fixers, the ‘Your Shout’ group have created this film to offer an insight into their lives and show they’re just the same as everyone else. Issues: Relating |
![]() Peace Over ViolenceFormer 'bad lad' Aky Javed (18) of Leeds used to be no stranger to confrontation. Now the Fixer is hoping his short animation will help inspire young people to say no to violence. Issues: Crime |
![]() What's Dyspraxia Fix on ITV News Tyne TeesRachel Harris, 20, from Middlesbrough, wants more support for young people with dyspraxia in schools. Issues: Relating |
![]() Spotting The Signs - Male Suicide AwarenessMarcus Allen, 17, from Tonbridge, is highlighting the signs that someone may be feeling suicidal. Issues: Relating |
![]() What is autism?Using his experience with Asperger syndrome, Fixer Dwaynne Way (22) from South Wales wants other young people to better understand autism and related conditions. Issues: Mind, Prejudice |
![]() Women's Rugby Fix on ITV News Tyne TeesShannon Johnson, 18, from Seaton Delaval, wants to encourage girls to take up rugby. Issues: Work+Play |
![]() Asberger's Awareness Fix on ITV News Lookaround, November 2013Fixer Jade Foster, 24, from Carlisle, who has faced prejudice due to her Asberger's, is using her Fix to raise awareness about the condition. This story was broadcast on ITV News Lookaround, November 2013. Issues: Mind, Prejudice |
![]() Art of Survival Fix on ITV News AngliaCourtney Thomas, 16, from Daventry, wants to show how creativity can help people deal with challenges Issues: Mind |
![]() Don't Judge A Book By Its CoverA group of Fixers from South Wales, led by Emma-Rose Holley, 18, have all experienced bullying related to their physical appearance. They have helped create this film to show others that there is more to a person than the way they look. Issues: Mind |
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![]() Stop Bullying Before it StartsFixer Charlie Edgar (17) has made this animated film which features real-life stories from victims of bullying. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Beat Bullying Fix on ITV News Border, December 2010Fixer Charlie Edgar, 17, from Penrith is producing an animated film to educate others about the effects of bullying. This story was broadcast on ITV News Border in December 2010. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Someone is Wrong on the InternetA group of Fixers from South Wales want to challenge the problem of cyber-bullying and the trolls behind it. Issues: Abuse |
![]() ITV Border: Stop Drugs and BullyingDavina McCall congratulates Louise Allonby, 19, from Cumbria, on her film about teenage drug taking, and Charlie Edgar (17) looks back on her anti-bullying Fix. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Sunny Side UpA group of Fixers from Brighton, who have devised an anti-bullying play, are now taking their message into schools. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Labels: The Effects of BullyingHarnaam Kaur, 24, from Slough endured years of bullying for having facial hair caused by polycystic ovary syndrome. With Fixers, she’s helped create this film to demonstrate the lasting impact of hurtful words. Issues: Abuse |
![]() Straight OutFixer James Sutcliffe, 20, from Batley and friends have made a thought provoking film about homophobic bullying. Issues: Abuse |
![]() The Words Hurt Too‘The Words Hurt Too’ tells the story of two young people, one gay and one lesbian, and the devastating affect that homophobic bullying has on their lives. Issues: Prejudice |
![]() Homophobic Bullying Fix story on ITV News Meridian March 2009Josh Chesterman, 21, from Brighton explains why schools need to address homophobic bullying. Find out how they are planning to transform classroom discussions with their drama, based on first-hand experiences. This story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian in March 2009. Issues: Prejudice |
![]() Fixers Film BackstageAs we made the film, we filmed the backstage action! So many local young people took part, we thought it would be great to record what happened. Issues: Prejudice |
![]() Receiving my 2011 Vinspired Award.Fixer Josh Chesterman, 18, from Swindon is honoured for his work creating a teaching resource about homophobic bullying at a star-studded ceremony in London. Josh rubbed shoulders with celebs including singers Tinchy Stryder and Gabriella Cilmi at the indigO2 arena in London. He scooped a South West regional award in the vinspired National Awards for his "Words Hurt Too" project. Issues: Prejudice |
![]() Magic and AspirationsMagician Aaron McKnight wants to show others that following their dreams is the trick to finding happiness. With Fixers, the 17-year-old from Carlisle and his team have helped create this film to inspire others to do something they love. Issues: Work+Play |
![]() DyspraxiaFixer Abi Hocking, 18, from Porthleven, Cornwall, has dyspraxia. She helped make this animation to promote awareness of the condition. Issues: Body, Prejudice |
![]() Castlederg Youth Forum Internet SafetyAmy-Leigh McGuire (16) and Michaela Baxter (23) are concerned about the effect that cyberbullying can have on young people. With Fixers they've created a film to stamp it out. Issues: Abuse |
![]() My interview with Lorna MarchantMyself and Lorna Marchant from the Harper Counselling Practice in Bedford speak about my project Issues: Mind |
![]() Fixers Back on ITV Meridian EastFixers is back on Meridian East (Wed 3rd Oct 2012). Issues: Mind |
![]() Fixers Back on ITV Meridian WestFixers is back on Meridian West(Wed 3rd Oct 2012) Issues: Mind |
![]() Welcome to my HomeEadie McCarthy makes a short film which follows her daily routine as a traveller, in a bid to stop people forming misconceptions about the travelling community Issues: Prejudice, Relating |
![]() Travellers' Rights Fix on ITV News West Country (W), 2010Eadie, from Shaftesbury, stands up for young travellers. With Fixers, she's making a ground-breaking film to challenge the often prejudiced views towards the travelling community. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (W) in 2010. Issues: Prejudice, Relating |
![]() Fixers Case StudyEadie McCarthy,17,from Shaftesbury, talks about how Fixers has helped her achieve her goal. Issues: Prejudice, Relating |
![]() Deaf Empowerment || Wear it Loud, Wear it ProudJenny Wells (23) from Dumfries wants to inspire other young people, who have hearing loss, to embrace who they are and not let it hold them back. With Fixers, she has helped to create a film to share her message and encourage others dealing with hearing loss to not let their disability stop them from enjoying life. Issues: Body |
![]() Mental Health & MarblesNikita Bawden (17) from Great Torrington in Devon has experienced bullying and depression and wants to offer insight into mental ill health and recovery. With Fixers, she’s helped create this film to share her story and show other young people that they don’t have to deal with mental health issues on their own. Issues: Mind |
![]() Dance 4 MenAfter experiencing bullying for being a male dancer, Callum Thompson, 16, wants to stamp out the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding the activity. The Crawley Fixer has helped create this film to show that dance can be for everyone. Issues: Work+Play |
![]() THE HAIR TAX: Alopecia AwarenessAfter losing her hair when she was 12 - and being told it would never grow back - Emma Nelson is calling from more emotional and financial support for people with alopecia. With Fixers, the 23-year-old from Harrogate, has created a short film highlighting the costs associated with buying, maintaining, and replacing wigs. Issues: Body |
Action Against BullyingMarket Weighton Fixer Devan Witter (16) doesn’t believe teachers are always aware when a pupil is being bullied and hopes the website he has created with Fixers will help encourage earlier intervention. His website ‘Advice for Teachers’ offers teachers and schools suggestions on how to deal with bullying and what to do when it happens. Issues: Abuse, Relating |
Safeguarding Online InformationConcerned that the popularity of social networking sites has given rise to online bullying, Newcastle Fixer Anthony Howie (18) and his team have launched a website offering victims help on how to stay safe on the internet. The website ‘Safeguarding Online Information’ explains what cyberbullying is and where victims can go to find help. Issues: Safety |
LGBTQ LeedsAfter being bullied at school for being gay, Leeds Fixer Bobbiejoe Courtney (17) has helped create a website to support LGBTQ young people. With help from Fixers and his team, the site provides a place for youth to see real-life stories from people who’ve had similar experiences. Issues: Prejudice |
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Men Get Eating Disorders TooAfter developing an eating disorder in his teens, Brighton Fixer Sam Thomas, 21, wants to raise awareness about such conditions in men. With the help of Fixers, he has created the website called 'Men Get Eating Disorders Too' to help other male sufferers, so they can seek the support and help they need. Issues: Mind |