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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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, 2025September 18, 202516+

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.

Get Support Here

Support With Crimes

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025All ages

Sextortion: What It Is & How to Get Support

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025All ages

Cybercrime: What It Is & How to Get Support

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.

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Wellbeing

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External Links

Facebook

A link to our Facebook page to see up to date information about the service and activities.

October 1, 2024August 22, 2025All ages

Relationships

Coping With Conflict

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January 11, 2022April 19, 2024All ages

Cyber Skills and AI

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Find out everything you need to know about these audio-only apps.

April 25, 2023May 18, 2023All ages

Learn and Grow

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Meet Emma P from the Senior Phase and Youth Participation Team

January 29, 2025All ages

External Links

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Find out what your local Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament are up to on X (Twitter)

December 14, 2022December 14, 2022All ages

External Links

10,000 Voices of Action

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Let's Talk Endometriosis

We’ve put together some helpful resources to inform you on all things endometriosis related.

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Learn and Grow

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Meet Shona – working in the North East

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Young Scot for You

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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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