A West Mercia Police and Crime commissioner has funded a first of its kind youth project, in a bid to make West Midlands roads a safer place to drive.

Using the limited research available around dangerous driving, the MORSE Youth initiative will be delivered by the West Mercia Youth Justice Service, in partnership with Your Support Services.

The project aims to improve road safety by giving one to one support to children and young people who have committed driving-related offences by identifying and reducing impulsive thinking using innovative techniques such as an online gaming activity.

Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: “As we mark the start of National Road Victim’s Month, it’s vital that more is done to make West Mercia’s safer as it’s a sad fact that too many people are killed or seriously injured on our roads.  

“I am proud to fund this first-of-a-kind project which is being delivered by WMYJS and YSS in West Mercia to make young people aware of the significant consequences their actions can have on our roads.

“I hope to see a real change made and that young people play their part in making our roads safer.”

YSS Managing Director, Debb Grantham, said: “Building on YSS's rich history in youth prevention and intervention services and alongside our successful #MORSE adult project, this new initiative will offer holistic support to young people involved in driving offences—a first-of-its-kind service in the UK.

 “Together, we're not just addressing the present; we're working to prevent future road victims and create safer communities for us all.”