Monklands youngsters are being urged to keep an eye on their pals during the final week of the school summer holidays.
Crimestoppers has launched a campaign to ask teenagers to report if they think their friends are experiencing harm or neglect.
Anyone with concerns can give information 100 per cent anonymously via the website fearless.org
Lyndsay McDade, Fearless Scotland senior youth projects officer, explained: “Friends are vital in spotting the signs of harm and neglect amongst their peers, but often they don’t know what to do to support them or just don’t feel they can get involved.
“Fearless.org provides a safe and anonymous place for young people to tell us when they have concerns about a young person who is being harmed or neglected.
“Everyone who contacts us stays 100 per cent anonymous – always.”
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Minister for Community Safety, Ash Denham MSP, added: “For most children and young people, the summer holidays are a time for fun with family and friends.
“However, for some, this break from school and routine brings an increased risk of harm and neglect.
“I encourage all young people to learn to spot the signs of neglect and look out for their friends.
“Fearless offers young people a totally anonymous and safe way to speak up about harm they know of or suspect.”
The campaign is aimed at 11 to 18-year-olds.
