First published: 24th December 2013
The Hong Kong Police and the Hongkong Federation of Youth Groups have launched the Project iSmart crime prevention programme. The programme uses short films based on real-life stories to educate youngsters, and a referral service from the Police to youth workers to help victims.
The films will be uploaded to the Youth Law website and broadcast in public places to raise awareness. Sadly, the website is only available in Chinese, so it neglects the needs of ethnic minority youths.
The referral service provides an early intervention for people under the age of 24. Police responding to reports and during other duties will identify young potential cyber crime victims and, with consent, will refer them to the project's youth workers for assessment and follow-up action. A 6 month pilot service will start on 1 January in the Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing Districts and the service might then be extended to other districts.