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New website for Hertfordshire youngsters
A new interactive website, which is aimed at young people from 11-years to19-years (up to 25 with a disability or a learning difficulty) has been launched for young people across Hertfordshire.
Channelmogo, (www.channelmogo.org <http://www.channelmogo.org> ) offers arange of information on everything from alcohol, sex and relationships todriving, youth rights and bullying.
Abi Barber, a young person from Watford who was part of the site's development group, said: "I was involved in the planning of the site and helped decide on the content - what should be on and what young people would want to see on the site. I will definitely use Channelmogo to find outwhat's going on."
The information is linked into local services, one-to-one support providedlocally by Connexions Personal Advisers and to online 24/7 support from Connexions Direct.
Channelmogo offers interactive elements such as vidcasts, mp3 downloads, reviews, youth event promotions and competitions.
Once on the site, young people will be offered the opportunity to register if they want to take partin discussion boards, votes or web chat as these elements are moderated by trained staff.
There is also an interactive map that helps young people to plot out where activities are taking place close to where they live by entering their postcode.
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