Useful Links
Useful National and Local Links
Aberlour Child Care Trust - provides help to Scotland's most vulnerable children, young people and their families including children whose lives are affected by parental drug and alcohol dependency young people who have social, educational and behavioural difficulties, children and young people who run away from home and are exposed ro risk of harm and children and young people who have a disability.
Adult Protection (Scottish Borders) - information about support services for adults who may be at risk of harm
Borders Womens Aid - independent service for women and their children who are escaping from domestic abuse
CEOP – Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre - part of UK police dedicated to protecting children from sexual abuse. There’s also a place which anyone can use to report if they feel uncomfortable or worried about someone they are chatting to online.
ChildLine – national helpline for children.
Children First - supports families under stress, protects children from harm and neglect, helps children recover from abuse, promotes children's rights and interests
Children's Reporter - information on the work of SCRA which focusses on children most at risk.
Citizen’s Advice Scotland - provides information and advice on rights and available services.
Crimestoppers Scotland- If you know of any criminal activity, for the sake of your community and the need to remove the fear of crime you should ring 0800 555 111 and pass on the information.
Cruse Bereavement Scotland - volunteer councilling service
MARS - The Multi-Agency Resource Service or MARS is the first child protection hub of its kind in the UK.
NHS Borders - information on halth services and resources within the ScottishBorders.
NHS 24 - provides comprehensive up-to-date health information and self care advice for people in Scotland.
Rape Crisis Scotland- a national rape crisis helpline for anyone affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened.
Respect Me – Scotland’s anti bullying service offering practical advice and guidance for children, young people, parents and practitioners.
Police (Lothian & Borders) - information on police and community safety.
Scottish Women’s Aid – domestic abuse helpline.
Teachernet - an online resource developed in order to support the education profession. For information specifically addressing child protection issues follow the "Whole school issues" link then click on "Family and Community".
Thinkuknow –practical advice for children, young people and parents when using the internet and mobile phones. There’s also a place which anyone can use to report if they feel uncomfortable or worried about someone they are chatting to online.
Victim Support Scotland - practical and emotional support to all victims of both reported and unreported crime.
Violence Against Women Partnership - information / advice regarding domestic abuse.
Who Cares? Scotland – a voluntary organisation working with and for children and young people in care providing a range of services including advocacy, advice, information and support.
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08/02/2012 Child Protection Training 2012
The Scottish Borders Child Protection Training Calendar ...
01/07/2011 New Format for CP Procedures
The Scottish Borders online child protection procedures has a new ...
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