All these organisations are made up of representatives from NHS Shetland, Shetland Islands Council, Voluntary Action Shetland, Police Scotland, Scottish Childrens Reporters Administration, Shetland Children's Panel, Scottish Fire & Rescue, and the Crown Office.
Although the Committees work separately and are constituted under different legislation and guidance they have similar aims.
- To promote public understanding through publicity and awareness raising.
- To let people know where they can find advice, guidance and assistance for themselves or for a child or adult they are worried about.
- To provide training and support to staff in all agencies working in Shetland.
- To provide guidance and procedures in line with national guidance to support practice.
- To quality assure work that agencies do to protect adults and children.
- To help agencies work together effectively both at a strategic level and on a day to day basis in their work with adults, children and families.
For further information please see the appropriate section of the safershetland.com website: