Murdered teen's parents help fight online grooming in Sussex
At the launch event, Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne said it was "crucial" to educate young people about the "dangers of grooming and how to recognise the signs".
The ambassadors were congratulated for passing their first phase of training and watched a live performance of Breck's story – Game Over, written by Mark Wheeler and directed by Claire Lewis.The play was performed by the Brighton Little Theatre Youth Company.
Towards the end of the event, Breck's mother spoke to the audience, expressing her pride in the foundation and ambassadors who volunteered to tell her son's story.She praised the Brighton Little Theatre Youth Company for its performance of Game Over.After the summer holidays, the cohort of ambassadors will begin peer-to-peer sessions in their respective schools, educating other students about the dangers of online grooming and sharing Breck's story.This aims to increase awareness of the dangers young people could face online, with the hope of safeguarding as many children and young people as possible."Breck's story is a tragedy," PCC Katy Bourne said, "but together we can help our young people stay safe online."
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