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A Fixers film about the dangers of taking recreational drugs.

The Dark Trip - Recreational Abuse

A Fixers film about the dangers of taking recreational drugs.

Issues: Drugs

'Chloe', 25, from Glasgow, has created a film with Fixers to challenge the stigma around different drugs

Addiction and Recovery

'Chloe', 25, from Glasgow, has created a film with Fixers to challenge the stigma around different drugs

Issues: Drugs

Seventeen-year-old Jemma Feenan and her team from Ardglass in County Down want young people to steer clear of drugs and legal highs. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this film to encourage others to play their part in making the community safer for everyone.

Drugs and Legal Highs

Seventeen-year-old Jemma Feenan and her team from Ardglass in County Down want young people to steer clear of drugs and legal highs. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this film to encourage others to play their part in making the community safer for everyone.

Issues: Drugs

Using her own experiences, 20-year-old Charlotte Bricknell from Rotherham is highlighting the dangers of drugs. She and her team hope their Fixers film can encourage others their age to steer clear of substance abuse.

The Messenger: Drug Addiction

Using her own experiences, 20-year-old Charlotte Bricknell from Rotherham is highlighting the dangers of drugs. She and her team hope their Fixers film can encourage others their age to steer clear of substance abuse.

Issues: Drugs

When I started taking drugs, I didn’t really know how it would affect me and where I’d end up. It got to the point where I was quite dependent on them and it ruined my life.’ After giving up drugs and turning her life around, 20-year-old Charlotte Bricknell from Rotherham is using her experiences to steer other young people away from substance abuse. This story was broadcast on ITV News Calendar in June 2015.

Fixers Drug Spiral Story on ITV News Calendar, June 2015

When I started taking drugs, I didn’t really know how it would affect me and where I’d end up. It got to the point where I was quite dependent on them and it ruined my life.’ After giving up drugs and turning her life around, 20-year-old Charlotte Bricknell from Rotherham is using her experiences to steer other young people away from substance abuse. This story was broadcast on ITV News Calendar in June 2015.

Issues: Drugs

After turning his back on a life of drugs and crime, Blackpool Fixer Jamie Hardman, 20, is using his passion of music to encourage young people to make positive life decisions. This story about his campaign was featured on ITV Granada Reports in August 2013.

Drugs Rap story on ITV Granada Reports

After turning his back on a life of drugs and crime, Blackpool Fixer Jamie Hardman, 20, is using his passion of music to encourage young people to make positive life decisions. This story about his campaign was featured on ITV Granada Reports in August 2013.

Issues: Drugs, Crime

Ellie*, 21, from Aldershot, wants to show that drug use can spiral out of control

Stop And Think

Ellie*, 21, from Aldershot, wants to show that drug use can spiral out of control

Issues: Drugs

Fixers from South Wales show the effects drugs can have on a community

Life in Reverse

Fixers from South Wales show the effects drugs can have on a community

Issues: Drugs

A young man from Kent is sending a sobering reminder to others his age about the potential long-term effects of drug abuse. After drugs caused him to develop mental health issues, 25-year-old Shaun is showing that substance misuse doesn’t just pose a risk to physical health, but emotional wellbeing too. This story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (E) in February 2015.

Drugs Warning Fix on ITV News Meridian (E), February 2015

A young man from Kent is sending a sobering reminder to others his age about the potential long-term effects of drug abuse. After drugs caused him to develop mental health issues, 25-year-old Shaun is showing that substance misuse doesn’t just pose a risk to physical health, but emotional wellbeing too. This story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (E) in February 2015.

Issues: Drugs

Warning others his age about the potentially devastating impact of drug abuse, a young man from Kent is sharing the effect it’s had on his own life. After drugs caused him to develop mental health issues, 25-year-old Shaun is showing that substance misuse doesn’t just pose a risk to physical health, but emotional wellbeing too. This story was broadcast on ITV News London in February 2015.

Fixers Drug Warning story on ITV News London, February 2015

Warning others his age about the potentially devastating impact of drug abuse, a young man from Kent is sharing the effect it’s had on his own life. After drugs caused him to develop mental health issues, 25-year-old Shaun is showing that substance misuse doesn’t just pose a risk to physical health, but emotional wellbeing too. This story was broadcast on ITV News London in February 2015.

Issues: Drugs

Based on her experience a research that cannabis causes irreversible brain damage to under-18sJade Clement,16, from Poole, Dorset worked with Fixers on this hard-hitting film targets young teenagers to warn them not to be pressured into the drug.

The Drugs Don't Work

Based on her experience a research that cannabis causes irreversible brain damage to under-18sJade Clement,16, from Poole, Dorset worked with Fixers on this hard-hitting film targets young teenagers to warn them not to be pressured into the drug.

Issues: Drugs, Home

A former teen Mephedrone addict from Anglia is warning young people of the dangers of the drug after her addiction almost resulted in her taking her life. Broadcast on ITV News Anglia, February 2013

'Meow Meow' - ITV News Anglia broadcast

A former teen Mephedrone addict from Anglia is warning young people of the dangers of the drug after her addiction almost resulted in her taking her life. Broadcast on ITV News Anglia, February 2013

Issues: Drugs

A young woman's story of addiction to Mephedrone is broadcast on ITV News London to stop other young people from turning to the drug

Don't Meow Meow

A young woman's story of addiction to Mephedrone is broadcast on ITV News London to stop other young people from turning to the drug

Issues: Drugs

Issues: Drugs

Ethan Mcinally wants to educate young people on the harm and consequences of drugs and alcohol, and inspire them to make better life choices. The 19-year-old from Glasgow chose to make a film after seeing the negative effects substance abuse has on children as young as 10.

Drug and Alcohol Dangers

Ethan Mcinally wants to educate young people on the harm and consequences of drugs and alcohol, and inspire them to make better life choices. The 19-year-old from Glasgow chose to make a film after seeing the negative effects substance abuse has on children as young as 10.

Issues: Drink, Drugs

Charlotte O'Connell, 16, and her group of Fixers from South-Wales are worried about the increasing number of young people using the drug mephedrone. They worked with Fixers in creating a short film to highlight the dangers of the drug.

aka Meow

Charlotte O'Connell, 16, and her group of Fixers from South-Wales are worried about the increasing number of young people using the drug mephedrone. They worked with Fixers in creating a short film to highlight the dangers of the drug.

Issues: Drugs

Charlotte O’Connell, 16, from South Wales and her group of Fixers share their campaign to stop young people from using mephedrone, Broadcast on ITV News Cymru Wales, March 2013

Meow in the Valleys on ITV

Charlotte O’Connell, 16, from South Wales and her group of Fixers share their campaign to stop young people from using mephedrone, Broadcast on ITV News Cymru Wales, March 2013

Issues: Drugs

Danny Waters, 23, from Margate is using rap to warn young people about the dangers of taking drugs.

My Monsterz

Danny Waters, 23, from Margate is using rap to warn young people about the dangers of taking drugs.

Issues: Drugs

Fixer Sammie Wood-Johnson, 18, and his group of Fixers from Nottinghamshire are warning young people about the devastating consequences of taking the drug MCAT with their retro-style zombie movie.

Night Of The Drones - The Dangers of MCAT

Fixer Sammie Wood-Johnson, 18, and his group of Fixers from Nottinghamshire are warning young people about the devastating consequences of taking the drug MCAT with their retro-style zombie movie.

Issues: Drugs

Fixer Sammie Wood-Johnson,18,from Sutton-in-Ashfield uses zombies to warn other young people about the dangers of MCAT. This story was broadcast on ITV News Central, November 2013.

MCAT Zombies Fix on ITV News Central, November 2013

Fixer Sammie Wood-Johnson,18,from Sutton-in-Ashfield uses zombies to warn other young people about the dangers of MCAT. This story was broadcast on ITV News Central, November 2013.

Issues: Drugs

A teenager from Cheshire, who says smoking cannabis made him paranoid and caused him to have panic attacks, is urging others to steer clear of drugs. The 16-year-old and his team have helped to make a short Fixers film, which aims to warn young people of the potential dangers of using the drug.

Effects of Cannabis

A teenager from Cheshire, who says smoking cannabis made him paranoid and caused him to have panic attacks, is urging others to steer clear of drugs. The 16-year-old and his team have helped to make a short Fixers film, which aims to warn young people of the potential dangers of using the drug.

Issues: Drugs

Aaron Kinney, 16, from Ballymena in Northern Ireland, is sharing his experience of drug addiction

Doping Mechanism

Aaron Kinney, 16, from Ballymena in Northern Ireland, is sharing his experience of drug addiction

Issues: Drugs

A young woman Jade Clement, 16, from Poole has become a Fixer to make a film warning about the dangers of cannabis abuse after she regularly used the drug in her teenage years. Broadcast on ITV News Meridian (West) , October 2012

Anti-Cannabis Campaign, ITV News Meridian

A young woman Jade Clement, 16, from Poole has become a Fixer to make a film warning about the dangers of cannabis abuse after she regularly used the drug in her teenage years. Broadcast on ITV News Meridian (West) , October 2012

Issues: Drugs, Home

Concerned that young people mistakenly assume that legal highs are safe, 20-year-old Curtis Miller from Selsey near Chichester is raising awareness of their serious side effects. His story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (W) in December 2014.

Legal Highs Story on ITV News Meridian (W), December 2014

Concerned that young people mistakenly assume that legal highs are safe, 20-year-old Curtis Miller from Selsey near Chichester is raising awareness of their serious side effects. His story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (W) in December 2014.

Issues: Drugs

Curtis Miller (20) from Chichester is calling for young people to be better educated on the topic of legal highs. With Fixers, he’s helped create a film to show the negative impact of taking the substances.

Legal Highs: AppEAL

Curtis Miller (20) from Chichester is calling for young people to be better educated on the topic of legal highs. With Fixers, he’s helped create a film to show the negative impact of taking the substances.

Issues: Drugs

‘My alcohol problems got especially bad when I was diagnosed with post-natal depression and I was drinking every day. I didn’t want to admit I was in a bad place. I didn’t want to see that there were other ways of coping.' Ashleigh from Castle Douglas near Dumfries wants to show people, who are struggling with mental health issues, that drink and drugs are never the answer. This story was broadcast on ITV News Lookaround on ITV Border in January 2016.

Heal Your Mind Fix on Lookaround on ITV Border

‘My alcohol problems got especially bad when I was diagnosed with post-natal depression and I was drinking every day. I didn’t want to admit I was in a bad place. I didn’t want to see that there were other ways of coping.' Ashleigh from Castle Douglas near Dumfries wants to show people, who are struggling with mental health issues, that drink and drugs are never the answer. This story was broadcast on ITV News Lookaround on ITV Border in January 2016.

Issues: Mind

Fixer Temi Mwale, 17, from London, challenges the stereotypes people may have about gang culture. This story was broadcast on ITV News London, October 2013.

Gang Struggles Fix on ITV News London

Fixer Temi Mwale, 17, from London, challenges the stereotypes people may have about gang culture. This story was broadcast on ITV News London, October 2013.

Issues: Crime

A short poem written and performed by Marcus Burns, 24, from Andover, Hampshire telling people to stay away from drugs.

Changing Lives With Poetry

A short poem written and performed by Marcus Burns, 24, from Andover, Hampshire telling people to stay away from drugs.

Issues: Home, Relating

Fixer Ryan Higgs (19) from Evesham makes a film showing the dangers legal highs can pose to young people who are not otherwise aware. The group are concerned that too many of these 'highs' are available for anybody to buy.

Blazing (Synthetic Highs)

Fixer Ryan Higgs (19) from Evesham makes a film showing the dangers legal highs can pose to young people who are not otherwise aware. The group are concerned that too many of these 'highs' are available for anybody to buy.

Issues: Drugs

Fixer Louise Allonby, 20, from Cumbria has created this hard hitting viral ad, focusing on the dangers of teens taking'legal highs'.

The High Road

Fixer Louise Allonby, 20, from Cumbria has created this hard hitting viral ad, focusing on the dangers of teens taking'legal highs'.

Issues: Drugs

Concerned that some young people are failing to recognise the lows of legal highs, Ryan Higgs is warning of their dangers. The 20-year-old from Worcester wants to show that even when a substance is legal, it isn’t necessarily safe. His story was broadcast on ITV News Central in August 2014.

Synthetic Highs story on ITV News Central, August 2014

Concerned that some young people are failing to recognise the lows of legal highs, Ryan Higgs is warning of their dangers. The 20-year-old from Worcester wants to show that even when a substance is legal, it isn’t necessarily safe. His story was broadcast on ITV News Central in August 2014.

Issues: Drugs

Along with her team, Patricia Doyle (16) from Lerwick in the Shetland Islands is showing young people the dangers of taking legal highs.

Legal Highs: A Losing Game

Along with her team, Patricia Doyle (16) from Lerwick in the Shetland Islands is showing young people the dangers of taking legal highs.

Issues: Drugs

A look at the past, present, and future of Fixers in the ITV News Lookaround, February 2013

Return to ITV Lookaround Broadcast

A look at the past, present, and future of Fixers in the ITV News Lookaround, February 2013

Mac Cook, 16, from Orkney, wants to highlight the challenges for teens growing up in isolated, rural communities.

Rural Issues: Orkney

Mac Cook, 16, from Orkney, wants to highlight the challenges for teens growing up in isolated, rural communities.

Issues: Work+Play

Jade has made a film titled ‘Which Road Would You Take?’ with the message ‘if in doubt, speak out’ in a bid to encourage young people to not give in to peer pressure.

Which Road Would You Take?

Jade has made a film titled ‘Which Road Would You Take?’ with the message ‘if in doubt, speak out’ in a bid to encourage young people to not give in to peer pressure.

Issues: Safety

Fixer Richie 'Pine' Royal, 25, from the St Paul's area of Bristol is trying to keep young people away from drugs and crime, inspiring them to take the right path in life. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (E), November 2013.

Right Path Fix on ITV News West Country (E), November 2013

Fixer Richie 'Pine' Royal, 25, from the St Paul's area of Bristol is trying to keep young people away from drugs and crime, inspiring them to take the right path in life. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (E), November 2013.

Issues: Crime

Fixers Hannah Evans (22), and her fiancé Matthew Mills (25) from Llandrindod Wells are lobbying their local government to improve transport in the area to allow young people to access other nearby towns where there are more leisure activities, thereby getting bored young people off the streets. This story about their campaign was shown on ITV News Cymru Wales in August 2013.

Social Links story on ITV News Cymru Wales

Fixers Hannah Evans (22), and her fiancé Matthew Mills (25) from Llandrindod Wells are lobbying their local government to improve transport in the area to allow young people to access other nearby towns where there are more leisure activities, thereby getting bored young people off the streets. This story about their campaign was shown on ITV News Cymru Wales in August 2013.

Issues: Relating, Work+Play

Connor Mann, 18, a Fixer from Tees Valley tells his story and shows how bottling up your problems is not the way to deal with them

Connor's story

Connor Mann, 18, a Fixer from Tees Valley tells his story and shows how bottling up your problems is not the way to deal with them

Issues: Drugs, Crime, Relating

‘I recently got a job and they were worried that because I live in a hostel, I might not turn up at all.’ It was experiences like these that led Marvin Matherson and Louise Camplin to try to change people’s perceptions of what it’s like to live in a hostel. With Fixers, Marvin, 18, and Louise, 20, who both live in the Ipswich YMCA, have made a short documentary showing how they’ve actually benefited from living in a hostel.

Hostel Hostility Fix on ITV Anglia

‘I recently got a job and they were worried that because I live in a hostel, I might not turn up at all.’ It was experiences like these that led Marvin Matherson and Louise Camplin to try to change people’s perceptions of what it’s like to live in a hostel. With Fixers, Marvin, 18, and Louise, 20, who both live in the Ipswich YMCA, have made a short documentary showing how they’ve actually benefited from living in a hostel.

Issues: Home

Once involved in crime, drink and drugs, Garreth McCarthy worked with Fixers to create a hard-hitting drama which encourages other young people to turn their lives around. His success story was featured on ITV News Meridian West.

Fixers Success Story on ITV Meridian

Once involved in crime, drink and drugs, Garreth McCarthy worked with Fixers to create a hard-hitting drama which encourages other young people to turn their lives around. His success story was featured on ITV News Meridian West.

Issues: Drugs, Crime

Abi Fraser, 17, from Wem near Shrewsbury, wants to warn people about the growing dangers of antibiotic resistance.

Antibiotics Resitance Fix on ITV News Central

Abi Fraser, 17, from Wem near Shrewsbury, wants to warn people about the growing dangers of antibiotic resistance.

Issues: Body

Frustrated that there isn't more to do where they live, James Litten (16) and his team from Berkeley in Gloucestershire are campaigning for better provision for young people. They're using this Fixers film to encourage local decision-makers to fund improvements to facilities in their area.

The Good, The Bad and The Berkeley

Frustrated that there isn't more to do where they live, James Litten (16) and his team from Berkeley in Gloucestershire are campaigning for better provision for young people. They're using this Fixers film to encourage local decision-makers to fund improvements to facilities in their area.

Issues: Work+Play

Whilst at the Fixers Forum in Birmingham, James Armstrong, 21, a Fixer from Newcastle tells us about his experiences of Drink and Drugs...

James at the Fixers Forum

Whilst at the Fixers Forum in Birmingham, James Armstrong, 21, a Fixer from Newcastle tells us about his experiences of Drink and Drugs...

‘I was working in a shop that sold legal highs and I made it my policy not to sell anything that I hadn’t tried. I thought they were harmless because they were legal – I was wrong.’ Serena Christie (23) from Tunbridge Wells wants to warn others about the dangers of legal highs, after they had a serious impact on her mental health. This story was broadcast in September 2015

Dangerous Highs Fix on ITV News Meridian (E)

‘I was working in a shop that sold legal highs and I made it my policy not to sell anything that I hadn’t tried. I thought they were harmless because they were legal – I was wrong.’ Serena Christie (23) from Tunbridge Wells wants to warn others about the dangers of legal highs, after they had a serious impact on her mental health. This story was broadcast in September 2015

Issues: Drugs

Two young women from Liverpool, who were drawn into the world of drugs, have become Fixers to help prevent this from happening to others. Broadcast on ITV Granada reports, March 2011.

Crime Doesn't Pay Fix on ITV Granada Reports, March 2011

Two young women from Liverpool, who were drawn into the world of drugs, have become Fixers to help prevent this from happening to others. Broadcast on ITV Granada reports, March 2011.

Issues: Drugs, Crime

Having experienced the harsh realities of living with an alcoholic parent, a 20-year-old from Chelmsford is showing the difficulties a young person can face when a family member misuses drink or drugs. ‘Anna’, whose real name has not been used, is highlighting the effect substance abuse can have on the children of addicts, while reassuring them that help is available. This story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia in February 2015.

Fixers Hidden Harm Story on ITV News Anglia, February 2015

Having experienced the harsh realities of living with an alcoholic parent, a 20-year-old from Chelmsford is showing the difficulties a young person can face when a family member misuses drink or drugs. ‘Anna’, whose real name has not been used, is highlighting the effect substance abuse can have on the children of addicts, while reassuring them that help is available. This story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia in February 2015.

Issues: Drink, Home

Turning to martial arts after spending time in hospital for mental health issues, Harry Stott is showing how the activity can benefit body and mind. The 18-year-old from Bury says the discipline gave him a new focus in life and now wants others to give it a go. This story was broadcast on ITV Granada Reports in April 2015.

Fixers Martial Start Story on ITV Granada Reports, April 2015

Turning to martial arts after spending time in hospital for mental health issues, Harry Stott is showing how the activity can benefit body and mind. The 18-year-old from Bury says the discipline gave him a new focus in life and now wants others to give it a go. This story was broadcast on ITV Granada Reports in April 2015.

Issues: Mind, Work+Play

Alongside his team, Saurav Kumar (17) from Slough, is showing young people how making bad life decisions can lead to a downward spiral. The group have made this Fixers film encouraging others their age to think twice about their actions.

Vicious Cycle

Alongside his team, Saurav Kumar (17) from Slough, is showing young people how making bad life decisions can lead to a downward spiral. The group have made this Fixers film encouraging others their age to think twice about their actions.

Issues: Crime

A group of Fixers from Cliftonville, Kent encourage young people to take the right path in life. Using their talent in music and with the help of local musician Kotchin, the group ask young people to stop and think.

Find A Solution - Music Video

A group of Fixers from Cliftonville, Kent encourage young people to take the right path in life. Using their talent in music and with the help of local musician Kotchin, the group ask young people to stop and think.

Issues: Crime

The first parliamentary inquiry into sexual harassment in schools has been launched following new research from Fixers which highlights failings to support students. Read more: http://www.fixers.org.uk/sexinschools This film shows reconstructed testimony from workshops and interviews around the UK of young people aged 16-25, who speak about issues from sexting to sexual abuse.

SEXTING, BANTER & PORN || Sex in Schools

The first parliamentary inquiry into sexual harassment in schools has been launched following new research from Fixers which highlights failings to support students. Read more: http://www.fixers.org.uk/sexinschools This film shows reconstructed testimony from workshops and interviews around the UK of young people aged 16-25, who speak about issues from sexting to sexual abuse.

Growing up in an inner city environment can be challenging, especially for those young minds who might not yet know what's right and what's wrong. Fixer Luke Kirkland, 22, from Newport, Wales is calling out for role models to stand up and be counted, to guide the youth of today from the dangers and temptations on the streets today.

'Through a Child's Eyes'

Growing up in an inner city environment can be challenging, especially for those young minds who might not yet know what's right and what's wrong. Fixer Luke Kirkland, 22, from Newport, Wales is calling out for role models to stand up and be counted, to guide the youth of today from the dangers and temptations on the streets today.

Issues: Crime

Ballymena Fixer, Matt Smyth, 22, is raising awareness of the reasons which often force young people onto the streets to prevent stereotyping of homeless people. This story about his campaign was shown on UTV Live in July 2013.

Youth Homelessness Fix on UTV Live

Ballymena Fixer, Matt Smyth, 22, is raising awareness of the reasons which often force young people onto the streets to prevent stereotyping of homeless people. This story about his campaign was shown on UTV Live in July 2013.

Issues: Home

With 2013 comes the new Fixers film. Filmed in a whole host of locations across the North of England, Scotland, and Wales, the film follows a group of Fixers as they gather together to make a change.

Fixers - New film for 2013

With 2013 comes the new Fixers film. Filmed in a whole host of locations across the North of England, Scotland, and Wales, the film follows a group of Fixers as they gather together to make a change.

Fixer Zeynab Ahmed, 25, is encouraging young people in her area of Bradford to recognise the importance of education. This story about her campaign was shown on ITV News Calendar in July 2013.

Love School story on ITV News Calendar

Fixer Zeynab Ahmed, 25, is encouraging young people in her area of Bradford to recognise the importance of education. This story about her campaign was shown on ITV News Calendar in July 2013.

Issues: Work+Play

Starting in May 2013, Fixers will be featured on UTV LIve in Northern Ireland. This video includes a look at the Fixers Northern Ireland launch at Stormont - a colourful event which allowed Fixers to meet local MLAs, TV celebrity Zoe Salmon and UTV Presenter Marc Mallett.

Fixers NI Launch on UTV Live

Starting in May 2013, Fixers will be featured on UTV LIve in Northern Ireland. This video includes a look at the Fixers Northern Ireland launch at Stormont - a colourful event which allowed Fixers to meet local MLAs, TV celebrity Zoe Salmon and UTV Presenter Marc Mallett.

Concerned that some people consider freerunning to be an anti-social activity, Salisbury Fixers are highlighting its benefits and encouraging others their age to give it a go. Led by Jay Coomber (19) and Kaylum Sapseid (17) the group want to show that there’s more to the sport than jumping off walls, and that it requires training and discipline to practice it safely.

Fixers Freeruning Story on ITV News Meridian (W), September 2014

Concerned that some people consider freerunning to be an anti-social activity, Salisbury Fixers are highlighting its benefits and encouraging others their age to give it a go. Led by Jay Coomber (19) and Kaylum Sapseid (17) the group want to show that there’s more to the sport than jumping off walls, and that it requires training and discipline to practice it safely.

Issues: Work+Play

Just in time for Christmas, Fixers return to ITV Anglia Tonight news with a new team, new feel, and new stories of young people changing something they feel strongly about. This story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia in December 2012.

Fixers Launch on ITV Anglia

Just in time for Christmas, Fixers return to ITV Anglia Tonight news with a new team, new feel, and new stories of young people changing something they feel strongly about. This story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia in December 2012.

Edinburgh Fixer Mhairi Smith (24) wants others to know about what she feels are the life-changing effects of peer education.

What is Peer Education?

Edinburgh Fixer Mhairi Smith (24) wants others to know about what she feels are the life-changing effects of peer education.

Issues: Relating

Fixer Becki Cobb from Brighton had a major stroke at 21 and is working with Fixers on a short film to highlight how strokes can occur at any age. Her story featured on ITV News Meridian (E) on Thursday 9th May 2013.

Fixers Strokes Striking Young on ITV News Meridian (E).

Fixer Becki Cobb from Brighton had a major stroke at 21 and is working with Fixers on a short film to highlight how strokes can occur at any age. Her story featured on ITV News Meridian (E) on Thursday 9th May 2013.

Issues: Body

Samuel Remi-Akinwale, 16, wants to ensure young people are taught life skills at school

Curriculum B4 Us

Samuel Remi-Akinwale, 16, wants to ensure young people are taught life skills at school

Issues: Work+Play

Fixer Olivia Irving (18) from North Yorkshire wants to make positive waves in her town by showing teenagers the benefits of alternative sports like surfing. This story was broadcast on ITV News Tyne Tees in March 2014.

Fixers Surfing Story on ITV News Tyne Tees, March 2014

Fixer Olivia Irving (18) from North Yorkshire wants to make positive waves in her town by showing teenagers the benefits of alternative sports like surfing. This story was broadcast on ITV News Tyne Tees in March 2014.

Issues: Work+Play

A 17-year-old Fixer, who witnessed her mother binge drinking throughout her childhood, is shedding light on the emotional distress this can cause children. Her story was broadcast on ITV News Calendar in March 2014.

Fixers Alcoholic Mum Story on ITV News Calendar, March 2014

A 17-year-old Fixer, who witnessed her mother binge drinking throughout her childhood, is shedding light on the emotional distress this can cause children. Her story was broadcast on ITV News Calendar in March 2014.

Issues: Drink

Fixer Becki Cobb, from Brighton who had a stroke at 21, is working with Fixers on a short film to make young people aware of the signs of a stroke. Her story was featured on ITV News Merididan (W) on Thursday 9th May 2013.

Fixers Strokes in Young on ITV News Meridian (W)

Fixer Becki Cobb, from Brighton who had a stroke at 21, is working with Fixers on a short film to make young people aware of the signs of a stroke. Her story was featured on ITV News Merididan (W) on Thursday 9th May 2013.

Issues: Body

A Fixer from Reading, who says finding a positive role model helped him to turn his life around, wants other young people to seek out someone to inspire them. This story was broadcast on ITV News London in February 2014.

Fixers Role Models Story on ITV News London, February 2014

A Fixer from Reading, who says finding a positive role model helped him to turn his life around, wants other young people to seek out someone to inspire them. This story was broadcast on ITV News London in February 2014.

Issues: Work+Play

Fixer Oscar Manjengwa (22) from Reading, is encouraging young people to find positive role models to inspire them to achieve their ambitions. This story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (W) in February 2014.

Fixers Role Models Story on ITV News Meridian (W), February 2014

Fixer Oscar Manjengwa (22) from Reading, is encouraging young people to find positive role models to inspire them to achieve their ambitions. This story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (W) in February 2014.

Issues: Work+Play

Bristol Fixer Imogen Smith, 22, is creating a website with Fixers to break down the misconceptions and stigma attached to self-harm. Her story was featured on ITV News West Country (E) on Thursday 9th May 2013.

Self-Harm Story on ITV News West Country (E)

Bristol Fixer Imogen Smith, 22, is creating a website with Fixers to break down the misconceptions and stigma attached to self-harm. Her story was featured on ITV News West Country (E) on Thursday 9th May 2013.

Issues: Body, Mind

A 17-year-old Fixer is shining a spotlight on the damage binge-drinking parents can cause to their children.

Alcoholic Mum Fix on ITV News Central, March 2014

A 17-year-old Fixer is shining a spotlight on the damage binge-drinking parents can cause to their children.

Issues: Drink

A Fixer, who grew up fearing her mum would choose alcohol over her, is campaigning to show the damage binge drinking parents can cause their children. This story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (W) in January 2014.

Alcoholic Abuse Fix on ITV News Meridian (W), January 2014

A Fixer, who grew up fearing her mum would choose alcohol over her, is campaigning to show the damage binge drinking parents can cause their children. This story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (W) in January 2014.

Issues: Drink

Fixer Sarah Whitcher, 26, from Plymouth is campaigning for people to understand the difficulties faced by addicts not receiving further support after rehab. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (W), November 2013.

Addict Support Fix on ITV News West Country (W), November 2013

Fixer Sarah Whitcher, 26, from Plymouth is campaigning for people to understand the difficulties faced by addicts not receiving further support after rehab. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (W), November 2013.

Issues: Drink

Fixer Hayley Glover, 20, from Plymouth, started a campaign with Fixers to make people aware to the dangers of drink spiking. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country in December 2008.

Drink Spiking Awareness Fix on ITV News West Country, December 2008

Fixer Hayley Glover, 20, from Plymouth, started a campaign with Fixers to make people aware to the dangers of drink spiking. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country in December 2008.

Issues: Drink

A Group of Fixers from South Wales wish to change people's perspectives on the choice of taking Synthetic drugs.

Choices

A Group of Fixers from South Wales wish to change people's perspectives on the choice of taking Synthetic drugs.

Issues: Drugs

Leigh Walter, 18, from Suffolk, who has a passion for parkour, wants other people to see it as a positive way of life. This story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia, November 2013.

Parkour Fix on ITV News Anglia, November 2013

Leigh Walter, 18, from Suffolk, who has a passion for parkour, wants other people to see it as a positive way of life. This story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia, November 2013.

Issues: Work+Play

‘Legal highs can harm you and the people around you. I’d like to tell young people to stop, think twice and don’t give into peer pressure.’ Twenty-two-year-old Kevin Moore from Belfast wants to warn young people, who may be considering using legal highs, about their potentially devastating downsides. This story was broadcast on UTV Live in July 2015.

Fixers Legal Danger Story on UTV Live, July 2015

‘Legal highs can harm you and the people around you. I’d like to tell young people to stop, think twice and don’t give into peer pressure.’ Twenty-two-year-old Kevin Moore from Belfast wants to warn young people, who may be considering using legal highs, about their potentially devastating downsides. This story was broadcast on UTV Live in July 2015.

Issues: Drugs

A group of young people from Essex are revealing the challenges they face living with a parent who is addicted to drugs or alcohol. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this film to offer insight into a life affected by substance misuse at home and to help others spot when a young person is putting on a brave face.

When Harm is Hidden

A group of young people from Essex are revealing the challenges they face living with a parent who is addicted to drugs or alcohol. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this film to offer insight into a life affected by substance misuse at home and to help others spot when a young person is putting on a brave face.

Issues: Home

A 24-year-old university student from Wrexham is warning young people about energy drinks and the potential health issues they could cause. Carly Wilson is concerned that many are unaware of the risks these products pose and hopes to highlight how caffeine and sugar, key ingredients in these beverages, are linked to a variety of problems. Her story was broadcast on ITV News Wales at Six in December 2014.

Bad Energy Story on ITV News Wales at Six, December 2014

A 24-year-old university student from Wrexham is warning young people about energy drinks and the potential health issues they could cause. Carly Wilson is concerned that many are unaware of the risks these products pose and hopes to highlight how caffeine and sugar, key ingredients in these beverages, are linked to a variety of problems. Her story was broadcast on ITV News Wales at Six in December 2014.

Issues: Body

Kobe Still, 17, from Folkestone, wants young people to be compassionate towards veterans

11 Alpha | Living With PTSD

Kobe Still, 17, from Folkestone, wants young people to be compassionate towards veterans

Issues: Relating

Sefton Dosi, 22, from Brighton is hoping to protect vulnerable people against online scammers with a powerful film.

Think Before You Click || Staying Safe Online

Sefton Dosi, 22, from Brighton is hoping to protect vulnerable people against online scammers with a powerful film.

Issues: Safety

When my mum died, it hit me hard. I bottled it up because I didn’t really trust anyone with my personal life and everyone that tried to help me, I pushed away. I ended up drinking a lot and getting into fights, which I regret now.’ Louis Choules from Margate is using his experience of bereavement to show others, who have lost loved ones, the importance of talking to someone. This story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (E) in January 2016.

Loss Account Fix on ITV News Meridian (E)

When my mum died, it hit me hard. I bottled it up because I didn’t really trust anyone with my personal life and everyone that tried to help me, I pushed away. I ended up drinking a lot and getting into fights, which I regret now.’ Louis Choules from Margate is using his experience of bereavement to show others, who have lost loved ones, the importance of talking to someone. This story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (E) in January 2016.

Issues: Mind

A Fixers campaign led by Ben Mudge: http://www.fixers.org.uk/news/14226-1... With Fixers, bodybuilder Ben has made this film to explain how steroids can have a negative impact on the body.

My Body is a Temple

A Fixers campaign led by Ben Mudge: http://www.fixers.org.uk/news/14226-1... With Fixers, bodybuilder Ben has made this film to explain how steroids can have a negative impact on the body.

Issues: Body

Fixer Connor Hazell (17) is campaigning to change people's perceptions of the homeless after a visit to a shelter in Bristol forced him to rethink his views. His story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (E) in March 2014.

Fixers Homeless Story on ITV News West Country (E), March 2014

Fixer Connor Hazell (17) is campaigning to change people's perceptions of the homeless after a visit to a shelter in Bristol forced him to rethink his views. His story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (E) in March 2014.

Issues: Home

Maryam Olajide, 25, from London, wants youngsters from inner city areas to break free from negative stereotypes and achieve their dreams. She’s helped make this Fixers film to show young people they can succeed in life regardless of where they're from.

Better Options

Maryam Olajide, 25, from London, wants youngsters from inner city areas to break free from negative stereotypes and achieve their dreams. She’s helped make this Fixers film to show young people they can succeed in life regardless of where they're from.

Issues: Crime

The first parliamentary inquiry into sexual harassment in schools has been launched following new research from Fixers which highlights failings to support students. This film shows reconstructed testimony from workshops and interviews around the UK of young people aged 16-25, who speak about issues from sexting to sexual abuse.

Sexting, banter and porn - Sex in Schools

The first parliamentary inquiry into sexual harassment in schools has been launched following new research from Fixers which highlights failings to support students. This film shows reconstructed testimony from workshops and interviews around the UK of young people aged 16-25, who speak about issues from sexting to sexual abuse.

Issues: Safety

'Before I volunteered abroad I was getting into trouble with the police. I was getting into drugs. I didn’t really think about where I was going to go with my future, because I didn’t think I had a future.' A jobless young man who volunteered in a forestry project in Italy, Poland and Lithuania tells how it led to a job as a landscaper and allowed him to break free from a life lacking in direction. As a result, Calum Barron is spreading the message with Fixers that taking part in voluntary work can have a positive effect on your life.

Volunteering Saves Fix on ITV Wales

'Before I volunteered abroad I was getting into trouble with the police. I was getting into drugs. I didn’t really think about where I was going to go with my future, because I didn’t think I had a future.' A jobless young man who volunteered in a forestry project in Italy, Poland and Lithuania tells how it led to a job as a landscaper and allowed him to break free from a life lacking in direction. As a result, Calum Barron is spreading the message with Fixers that taking part in voluntary work can have a positive effect on your life.

Issues: Work+Play

Charlie Bowie, 17, from Fife, Scotland, wants to raise awareness of hidden young carers - who may be looking after a loved one with an alcohol or drug addiction

Hidden Carers

Charlie Bowie, 17, from Fife, Scotland, wants to raise awareness of hidden young carers - who may be looking after a loved one with an alcohol or drug addiction

Issues: Home

Karabo Moruakgomo, 22, from Bristol is challenging negative stereotypes of people from urban communities.

Urban Culture

Karabo Moruakgomo, 22, from Bristol is challenging negative stereotypes of people from urban communities.

Issues: Prejudice

Caitlen Middleton, 17, from Holyhead, wants young people to stay safe when they're having fun

Keeping Safe Fix on ITV News Wales

Caitlen Middleton, 17, from Holyhead, wants young people to stay safe when they're having fun

Issues: Safety

21 year old Ciarán French, from Belfast and studying at Bournemouth University, wants his fellow students to look out for vulnerable people in their midst.

Let's Talk About Uni!

21 year old Ciarán French, from Belfast and studying at Bournemouth University, wants his fellow students to look out for vulnerable people in their midst.

Issues: Mind

29 year old Sam Kirkpatrick from Manchester tells how he turned his life around - from homeless to hopeful.

Sam's Story - Homeless and NEET

29 year old Sam Kirkpatrick from Manchester tells how he turned his life around - from homeless to hopeful.

Issues: Home

More Fixers Films

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A young man from Kent is sending a sobering reminder to others his age about the potential long-term effects of drug abuse. After drugs caused him to develop mental health issues, 25-year-old Shaun has produced this Fixers film to show that substance misuse doesn’t just pose a risk to physical health, but emotional wellbeing too.

When a Habit Develops: Drug Abuse

A young man from Kent is sending a sobering reminder to others his age about the potential long-term effects of drug abuse. After drugs caused him to develop mental health issues, 25-year-old Shaun has produced this Fixers film to show that substance misuse doesn’t just pose a risk to physical health, but emotional wellbeing too.

Issues: Drugs

The story of 'Layla's' film was highlighted on ITV's 'The West Tonight'

ITV West news report

The story of 'Layla's' film was highlighted on ITV's 'The West Tonight'

Issues: Drugs, Abuse

A ground-breaking film tackling drug addiction and prostitution. WARNING - CONTAINS SCENES THAT MAY BE UPSETTING TO YOUNGER VIEWERS

Time For Change

A ground-breaking film tackling drug addiction and prostitution. WARNING - CONTAINS SCENES THAT MAY BE UPSETTING TO YOUNGER VIEWERS

Issues: Drugs, Abuse

Davina McCall congratulates Fixers Louise Allonby (19) from Cumbria, on her film about teenage drug taking, and Charlie Edgar (17) looks back on her anti-bullying Fix.

Stop Drugs and Bullying

Davina McCall congratulates Fixers Louise Allonby (19) from Cumbria, on her film about teenage drug taking, and Charlie Edgar (17) looks back on her anti-bullying Fix.

Issues: Drugs

Hein was interviewed in November 2011 about his attitude toward drink and drugs.(Sorry Hein, we spelt your name wrong in the video!)

At the Fixers' Forum

Hein was interviewed in November 2011 about his attitude toward drink and drugs.(Sorry Hein, we spelt your name wrong in the video!)

Issues: Drink, Drugs

Fixer Kyle Simmons made his music video about life growing up ‘in the system’ and how, although being in care can be really tough, you have to try your best and achieve your dreams no matter where you started off in life.

Keep Dreaming

Fixer Kyle Simmons made his music video about life growing up ‘in the system’ and how, although being in care can be really tough, you have to try your best and achieve your dreams no matter where you started off in life.

Fixer Kyle Simmons (21) from Southend-on-Sea has recorded a track based on his experiences in care to inspire other youngsters in similar situations. Broadcast on ITV Meridian East Tonight.

Keep Dreaming Fix on ITV News Meridian (E), February 2010

Fixer Kyle Simmons (21) from Southend-on-Sea has recorded a track based on his experiences in care to inspire other youngsters in similar situations. Broadcast on ITV Meridian East Tonight.

Kyle Simmons (21) from Southend-on-Sea has recorded a track based on his experiences in care to inspire other youngsters in similar situations. This story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia in January 2010.

Fixers 'Keep Dreaming' story on ITV News Anglia in January 2010

Kyle Simmons (21) from Southend-on-Sea has recorded a track based on his experiences in care to inspire other youngsters in similar situations. This story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia in January 2010.

Hampshire Fixer Garreth McCarthy's, 24, helped write and starred in this drama based on his own experiences of crime and drugs.

The Right Road

Hampshire Fixer Garreth McCarthy's, 24, helped write and starred in this drama based on his own experiences of crime and drugs.

Issues: Drugs, Crime

Iain Pilling, 28, from Reading with friend's Natassia and Andrew recorded a rap video to highlight the dangers of drugs. With Chants Enterprise they will take the video to local schools, prisons and youth groups. This story was broadcast on ITV News Central in March 2009.

Drugs Awareness Fix on ITV New Central, March 2009

Iain Pilling, 28, from Reading with friend's Natassia and Andrew recorded a rap video to highlight the dangers of drugs. With Chants Enterprise they will take the video to local schools, prisons and youth groups. This story was broadcast on ITV News Central in March 2009.

Issues: Drugs

Fixer Nathan McMahon, 20, from Horsham and his friends want to show young people the darker side of doing drugs. Based on their own experiences. WARNING: Some viewers may find scenes disturbing.

Sounding High, Looking Low

Fixer Nathan McMahon, 20, from Horsham and his friends want to show young people the darker side of doing drugs. Based on their own experiences. WARNING: Some viewers may find scenes disturbing.

Issues: Drugs

Fixer Iain Pilling, 28, from Reading recorded a track with friends and made a music video based on the true story of a recovering heroin addict. It is designed to raise awareness about the dangers of drug taking, and to promote a strong anti-drugs message to the community.

I Want To Know Me

Fixer Iain Pilling, 28, from Reading recorded a track with friends and made a music video based on the true story of a recovering heroin addict. It is designed to raise awareness about the dangers of drug taking, and to promote a strong anti-drugs message to the community.

Issues: Drugs

One year after Fixer Iain's campaign was launched, ITV Meridian Tonight sound out what he, and other Fixers, had been up to.

My Fixers Follow-up

One year after Fixer Iain's campaign was launched, ITV Meridian Tonight sound out what he, and other Fixers, had been up to.

Issues: Drugs

A Fixer from Southern England, 19, helps to create a film showing the lives of two young people and how drugs effected them.

Highs & Lows

A Fixer from Southern England, 19, helps to create a film showing the lives of two young people and how drugs effected them.

Issues: Drink, Drugs, Abuse

Fixer Sarah Whitcher (25) from Plymouth, appeared on ITV News West Country to discuss how supermarkets could do more in helping to reduce drink related crime. This story was broadcast in January 2014.

Fixer Sarah Whitcher on ITV News West Country

Fixer Sarah Whitcher (25) from Plymouth, appeared on ITV News West Country to discuss how supermarkets could do more in helping to reduce drink related crime. This story was broadcast in January 2014.

Issues: Drink

James's campaign was highlighted on ITV Tyne Tees news.

ITV news report

James's campaign was highlighted on ITV Tyne Tees news.

Issues: Home

James was interviewed in November 2011 at the Fixers' Forum about his own experience of drugs and alcohol, and about his attitude towards them.

At the Fixers Forum

James was interviewed in November 2011 at the Fixers' Forum about his own experience of drugs and alcohol, and about his attitude towards them.

Issues: Home

James was interviewed in June 2011 about the Young & Homeless campaign has achieved, and what he personally has gained from it.

Interview with James

James was interviewed in June 2011 about the Young & Homeless campaign has achieved, and what he personally has gained from it.

Issues: Home

Imogenn Thornton is concerned that people can struggle to cope with the loss of a loved one. With Fixers she created a film to demonstrate how to deal healthily with bereavement.

The Missing Piece

Imogenn Thornton is concerned that people can struggle to cope with the loss of a loved one. With Fixers she created a film to demonstrate how to deal healthily with bereavement.

Issues: Mind

‘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.

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

Nineteen-year-old Chloe South and her team warn young people about the dangers of former legal highs, or new psychoactive substances.

New Psychoactive Substances Highs and Lows

Nineteen-year-old Chloe South and her team warn young people about the dangers of former legal highs, or new psychoactive substances.

Issues: Drugs

Josh 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.

Homophobic Bullying Fix story on ITV News Meridian March 2009

Josh 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

As 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.

Fixers Film Backstage

As 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

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.

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

ITV's Anglia Tonight told the story of why I want to set up a dance studio

ITV Anglia news report

ITV's Anglia Tonight told the story of why I want to set up a dance studio

Issues: Work+Play

Fixer Tapfuma Minya, 22, from Buckinghamshire, has finished his promotional video to get funding for a dance studio in Milton Keynes. Watch it here.

Harlem Dance Studio promo

Fixer Tapfuma Minya, 22, from Buckinghamshire, has finished his promotional video to get funding for a dance studio in Milton Keynes. Watch it here.

Issues: Work+Play

Lenishae, 15, from South-East England together with Fixers produces a music video that not only looks good, but will hopefully inspire other young people.

Stay True

Lenishae, 15, from South-East England together with Fixers produces a music video that not only looks good, but will hopefully inspire other young people.

Issues: Drink, Drugs, Crime

Martin Ritchings, 24, Cheddar. Updates on two Fixes in the West, which have turned into major success stories. Cheddar Skate Park, which is set to open soon, and the international success of the Boy Racer film.

Fixers Boy Racers and Cheddar Skate Park Updates story on ITV News West Country in January 2010

Martin Ritchings, 24, Cheddar. Updates on two Fixes in the West, which have turned into major success stories. Cheddar Skate Park, which is set to open soon, and the international success of the Boy Racer film.

Issues: Work+Play

Orla McKeon-Carter and Martin Ritchings were invited on West Country at Westminster to discuss why young people aren't interested in politics.

Fixers Have Their Say on ITV News West Country, January 2009

Orla McKeon-Carter and Martin Ritchings were invited on West Country at Westminster to discuss why young people aren't interested in politics.

Issues: Work+Play

Fixer Armando Muca, 25, from Brighton, made this short documentary talking about his life... past and present... and how his new found love for boxing has given him a focus in life and kept him out of trouble.

Chav to Champion

Fixer Armando Muca, 25, from Brighton, made this short documentary talking about his life... past and present... and how his new found love for boxing has given him a focus in life and kept him out of trouble.

Issues: Drink, Drugs, Crime

Fixer Armando Muca appeared on ITV News to talk about young people turning their lives around after a life of crime. This story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (E) in July 2008.

Youth Police Fix on ITV News Meridian (E), July 2008

Fixer Armando Muca appeared on ITV News to talk about young people turning their lives around after a life of crime. This story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (E) in July 2008.

Issues: Drink, Drugs, Crime

Armando Muca at the ITV Fixers Launch at the House of Commons, explaining the motivation for making his ITV Fixer film and how it is going to help young people.

Fixer Armando Muca at the House of Commons Launch

Armando Muca at the ITV Fixers Launch at the House of Commons, explaining the motivation for making his ITV Fixer film and how it is going to help young people.

Issues: Drink, Drugs, Crime

Fixer Jennii Booth created this music video to help and inspire young people in the foster care system.

Forgiveness

Fixer Jennii Booth created this music video to help and inspire young people in the foster care system.

Issues: Home

Fixer Jennii Booth has written a rap to help children in the care system. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (W) in October 2008.

Kids in Care Fix on ITV News West Country (W), October 2008

Fixer Jennii Booth has written a rap to help children in the care system. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (W) in October 2008.

Issues: Home

This docu-drama tells the story of a group of young people from Newcastle who, like many across the country, found themselves homeless. It features some drama scenes that show the realities of living in a hostel and how drugs become a part of everyday life.

Young and Homeless

This docu-drama tells the story of a group of young people from Newcastle who, like many across the country, found themselves homeless. It features some drama scenes that show the realities of living in a hostel and how drugs become a part of everyday life.

Issues: Home

Fixers Posters and Publications

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Abi Fraser, 16, has created a leaflet to educate people on antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic Resistance

Abi Fraser, 16, has created a leaflet to educate people on antibiotic resistance

Issues: Body

Worried that young people are influenced by peer pressure, Shem (23) and his team want to make a change. With Fixers, they've helped create this series of postcards to deter others from taking a destructive path in life.

Peer Pressure Postcards

Worried that young people are influenced by peer pressure, Shem (23) and his team want to make a change. With Fixers, they've helped create this series of postcards to deter others from taking a destructive path in life.

Issues: Relating

Determined to bring young people together in their town, a group of young people from Buckley, North-East Wales organised a five-a-side football tournament to encourage communication between different groups. This is the poster advertising the tournament, which took place in August 2013.

Flintshire Football Tournament Poster

Determined to bring young people together in their town, a group of young people from Buckley, North-East Wales organised a five-a-side football tournament to encourage communication between different groups. This is the poster advertising the tournament, which took place in August 2013.

Issues: Relating

A group from Derby College are campaigning to promote greater understanding of the problems young people face including bullying, drugs and mental health. They've produced a Fixers leaflet and wristband design, which provides information on support available and encourages young people to speak out.

Stay Strong

A group from Derby College are campaigning to promote greater understanding of the problems young people face including bullying, drugs and mental health. They've produced a Fixers leaflet and wristband design, which provides information on support available and encourages young people to speak out.

Issues: Drugs, Home, Mind

Cory Wellbeloved (18) and his team from Conwy want to warn young people about the dangers of legal highs. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this poster to show the potentially lethal effects of the drugs.

Lethal Highs Poster

Cory Wellbeloved (18) and his team from Conwy want to warn young people about the dangers of legal highs. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this poster to show the potentially lethal effects of the drugs.

Issues: Drugs

Kevin Moore (22) from Belfast is warning young people about the dangers of legal highs. With Fixers, he’s helped create this poster to show the risks and downsides of taking the substances.

Legal Highs Poster

Kevin Moore (22) from Belfast is warning young people about the dangers of legal highs. With Fixers, he’s helped create this poster to show the risks and downsides of taking the substances.

Issues: Drugs

Jordan O’Hara (18) from Ballymena is warning young people about the potentially devastating impact of drugs, after seeing lives cut short by substance misuse. With Fixers and his team, he’s helped create this poster to encourage others to make responsible choices.

Anti-Drugs Poster

Jordan O’Hara (18) from Ballymena is warning young people about the potentially devastating impact of drugs, after seeing lives cut short by substance misuse. With Fixers and his team, he’s helped create this poster to encourage others to make responsible choices.

Issues: Drugs

A 22-year-old woman from north-east Scotland, whose childhood was scarred by a drug-dependent and violent father, is encouraging children of addicted parents to speak out. 'Lucy' has helped create a leaflet to inform teachers and other professionals about some of the signs of child neglect and domestic abuse to spot.

A Lost Childhood Leaflet

A 22-year-old woman from north-east Scotland, whose childhood was scarred by a drug-dependent and violent father, is encouraging children of addicted parents to speak out. 'Lucy' has helped create a leaflet to inform teachers and other professionals about some of the signs of child neglect and domestic abuse to spot.

Issues: Drugs, Abuse

Neglected during his childhood, "Tom" 22 from County Durham has helped create a leaflet campaign to encourage other young people with similar experiences to stay positive despite how hard things may seem.

One Life, Live It

Neglected during his childhood, "Tom" 22 from County Durham has helped create a leaflet campaign to encourage other young people with similar experiences to stay positive despite how hard things may seem.

Issues: Abuse

Fixers Audio Resources

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A song inspired by Blackpool Fixer Jamie Hardman, 20, who says his music helped him overcome his drug addiction.

Jamie H - 'There is a Way'

A song inspired by Blackpool Fixer Jamie Hardman, 20, who says his music helped him overcome his drug addiction.

Issues: Drugs

Fixers Websites and Apps

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Aware of the devastating consequences of becoming addicted to Mephedrone, 17-year-old ‘Milly’ wants to prevent others from trying the drug. With Fixers, she’s helped create this android app to show young people the realities of experimenting with “Meow Meow,” and to encourage those already taking it to seek the support they need to stop.

Don't Meow Meow App

Aware of the devastating consequences of becoming addicted to Mephedrone, 17-year-old ‘Milly’ wants to prevent others from trying the drug. With Fixers, she’s helped create this android app to show young people the realities of experimenting with “Meow Meow,” and to encourage those already taking it to seek the support they need to stop.

Issues: Drugs

Two Fixers from Liverpool have turned their back on a life of a crime and have set up a website with the help of Fixers, warning others to stay on the right side of the law. Sisters Tasha and Kemi Ryan are now educating others on the effect convictions can have on your future.

Reformed

Two Fixers from Liverpool have turned their back on a life of a crime and have set up a website with the help of Fixers, warning others to stay on the right side of the law. Sisters Tasha and Kemi Ryan are now educating others on the effect convictions can have on your future.

Issues: Drugs, Crime

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