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What's on the Web: www.truetube.co.uk, www.mtv.co.uk, www.thesite.org, www.worldwidejam.tv

1 min read Youth Work
A new interactive teen drama has been launched online to support those teaching young people about online identity, sex, depression and coping as a young carer.

Being Victor is made up of 20 episodes, and follows the life of Vinnie Dupe and friends as they navigate through the minefield of being teenagers. The series is accessible via www.truetube.co.uk and www.mtv.co.uk.

Wondering where to go for accessible and easy-to-understand information? www.thesite.org is a vibrant resource for 16 to 24-year-olds looking for practical advice. It has an anonymous forum page, various experts on hand to answer questions and goes far beyond alcohol, sex and health issues, offering thoughts on work and study, travel and free time, and law and money.

Parkour has become popular among teens in the past few years. The urban sport originated in France and involves "traceurs" leaping over or around obstacles such as walls, railings and benches. www.worldwidejam.tv is the site of one of the world's leading Parkour organisations. It has tips on how to get started, videos of members' street teams and advice for young athletes about preventing injuries.


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