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.

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Stay Safe This Bonfire Night!

Every year across Scotland, misuse and unregulated fireworks cause serious injuries, and distress to pets and wildlife. Learn about laws related to fireworks and how to still have fun this Bonfire Night.

Find Out More!
Or Test Your Knowledge With This Game!

Support for Students

16+

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.

Staying Safe On Nights Out
16+

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.

Keeping Your Valuables Safe on a Night Out
All ages

Safe Relationships as a Student

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

Safe Relationships as a Student

Support For Victims & Witnesses

All ages

Sextortion: What It Is & How to Get Support

Learn about the crimes related to sextortion, and the steps to take if you or someone you know is being…

Sextortion: What It Is & How to Get Support
All ages

Help Stop Hate Crime: What You Can Do

If you or someone you know has been the victim of a hate crime, find out the next steps you…

Help Stop Hate Crime: What You Can Do
All ages

Domestic Abuse: What It Is & How To Get Support

While it can often be hidden in some relationships, domestic abuse is a serious crime that can affect the victim…

Domestic Abuse: What It Is & How To Get Support
All ages

The Dangers of AI Generation and Nudes

Sharing nudes, despite not being a crime can open you up to a lot of risks, especially now that there…

The Dangers of AI Generation and Nudes

Interacting With The Police

All ages

Contacting the Police

It’s important if you’re contacting the police that you know the best way to get in touch with them based…

Contacting the Police

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.

Get Support Here

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.

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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.

Keeping Your Valuables Safe on a Night Out
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Contacting the Police

It’s important if you’re contacting the police that you know the best way to get in touch with them based…

Contacting the Police
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Fearless give young people key information about crime that they can trust and a safe place to speak up 100%…

Fearless
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Staying Safe On Nights Out

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Help Stop Hate Crime: What You Can Do

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