Young Scot Safety

Here you’ll find information about staying safe and many of the common questions people have around contacting and interacting with the police.

This page and all related content is brought to you by Young Scot and Police Scotland.

Interacting With The Police

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025All ages

Contacting the Police

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025All ages

What To Expect When You Contact the Police

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025All ages

What Happens After I Report a Crime?

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025All ages

I’ve Been Stopped by the Police, What Next?

Support for Students

September 17, 2025September 18, 202516+

Staying Safe On Nights Out

If you’re at uni or college you’ll likely end up going on a night out or two while you’re there.

September 17, 2025September 18, 202516+

Keeping Your Valuables Safe on a Night Out

Watch out and keep an eye on your valuables, find out more about how to keep them safe.

September 17, 2025December 15, 202516+

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Staying Safe As A Student Online

With technology improving, fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated. Many types of scams and frauds exist.

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025All ages

Safe Relationships as a Student

In a relationship no matter what you should always feel safe, learn about the signs of domestic abuse.

Support For Victims of Crime

If you’re a victim of crime you’re not alone. Here you can find some of the places that offer support to those who have experienced trauma or need further assistance.

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Support With Crimes

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025All ages

Sextortion: What It Is & How to Get Support

August 21, 2025December 15, 2025All ages

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Cybercrime: What It Is & How to Get Support

Learn to about different forms of cybercrime and how to best protect yourself from them.

August 21, 2025All ages

Help Stop Hate Crime: What You Can Do

August 21, 2025All ages

Domestic Abuse: What It Is & How To Get Support

In Emergencies Call 999

If you or someone you know is in danger you should call 999 as soon as possible. If the crime or event has already happened and is not an immediate emergency then you can call 101 to notify the police, or submit an incident through Police Scotland’s online form.

To contact the police in a non-emergency using British Sign Language, visit ContactScotland-BSL here.

#KnowTheCode

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January 9, 2025All ages

Douglas Universal Connections – Weekly Programme

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026All ages

Gaelic

Scottish Gaelic & Irish

Scottish Gaelic and Irish are often compared, but what are the similarities and differences?

November 11, 2025All ages

This is How AyeFeel: Series 1

Take a look at the first series of our Young Scot podcast This is How AyeFeel!

February 26, 2025April 7, 2025All ages

Clothing

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Save on shopping for uniforms and school clothes

January 22, 2026All ages

Health and WellbeingTravel and Leisure

Plean

What’s on in Plean.

January 9, 2025August 25, 2025All ages

Rights and Identity

What is a Young Carer Statement?

Did you know every young carer in Scotland is entitled to a young carer statement? Find out more about what…

August 31, 2022April 19, 2024All ages

Cyber Skills and AIRights and Identity

How to Avoid Getting Totally Scammed

In association with Citizens Advice Bureau, check out how to avoid getting scammed, what you should do if you’ve fallen…

December 13, 2022February 7, 2023All ages

Lifestyle

Who Cares? Scotland

Who Cares? Scotland offers support, advocacy, and info on rights and groups and clubs for care experienced young people. Find…

August 19, 2025August 19, 202511+

Rights and Identity

Your Right to Information

The UNCRC states a right to information. Young people have the right to get information in lots of different ways,…

February 14, 2025April 7, 2025All ages

Travel

Young Scot Safety

Interacting With The Police

Contacting the Police

What To Expect When You Contact the Police

What Happens After I Report a Crime?

I’ve Been Stopped by the Police, What Next?

Support for Students

Staying Safe On Nights Out

Keeping Your Valuables Safe on a Night Out

Staying Safe As A Student Online

Safe Relationships as a Student

Support For Victims of Crime

If you’re a victim of crime you’re not alone. Here you can find some of the places that offer support to those who have experienced trauma or need further assistance.

Support With Crimes

Sextortion: What It Is & How to Get Support

Cybercrime: What It Is & How to Get Support

Help Stop Hate Crime: What You Can Do

Domestic Abuse: What It Is & How To Get Support

In Emergencies Call 999

If you or someone you know is in danger you should call 999 as soon as possible. If the crime or event has already happened and is not an immediate emergency then you can call 101 to notify the police, or submit an incident through Police Scotland’s online form.

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Interacting With The Police

Contacting the Police

What To Expect When You Contact the Police

What Happens After I Report a Crime?

I’ve Been Stopped by the Police, What Next?

Support for Students

Staying Safe On Nights Out

Keeping Your Valuables Safe on a Night Out

Staying Safe As A Student Online

Safe Relationships as a Student

Support For Victims of Crime

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Support With Crimes

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Cybercrime: What It Is & How to Get Support

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In Emergencies Call 999

If you or someone you know is in danger you should call 999 as soon as possible. If the crime or event has already happened and is not an immediate emergency then you can call 101 to notify the police, or submit an incident through Police Scotland’s online form.

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