The first of a range of Stay Safe projects looked at the issue of safely disposing of hypodermic syringes. The group designed and distributed information cards advising on local contact telephone numbers for discarded syring collection. An awareness raising video was also produced and distributed as part of the Healthy Schools Initiative to all primary schools in Leicestershire.

To view the "Be Safe" video suitable for Dial Up click here
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"Be Safe" video suitable for Broadband/Cable click here
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If you would like to download the video files for viewing at a later time - then right click on the icons and slect "save target as" and download the file to your PC.
The files are in windows media format and are suitable for playback on a PC only not Mac computers.

The second project under the Be Safe - Stay Safe theme was to raise awareness about the issue of drug assisted rape. The group members designed and distributed information cards about drug assisted rape. Giving practical advice on how to stay safe and contact telephone numbers for support.

For detailed information on "Drug Assisted Rape" please click here.

This project will focus on raising awareness with young people about sexual health.

All information will be added to the Amazon website enabling young people to access information online.

The Amazon Young Women's Project welcomes young women in Loughborough to join the project and help them continue to make a difference. For more information contact Janet on 01509 236043.