The Story of Izzy Dix
Newsbeat investigates the circumstances surrounding the death of 14-year-old Izzy Dix, who took her own life in Brixham, Devon, in 2013, and explores issues affecting young people.
In 2013 in Brixham, Devon, 14-year-old Izzy Dix took her own life. Newsbeat investigate the circumstances surrounding her death and find out about her life in the months beforehand.
They unearth issues which affect hundreds of thousands of young people across the UK - from online bullying to problems at school and suicide. Along the way they speak to Izzy's mum, visit her school and meet the troll hunter vowing to stop a repeat of what happened to the Dix family.
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Broadcasts
Tue 15 Nov 201621:00BBC Radio 1- Sun 20 Nov 201621:00BBC Radio 1Xtra
