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The Scottish Government is running a campaign until 24 March 2021 to raise awareness of what child sexual exploitation (CSE) is, improve public understanding and empower those with concerns to act upon them.

Shetland Public Protection Committee (SPPC) is asking the community to look out for vulnerable adults ahead of Adult Support and Protection Day on Saturday 20 February 2021.

With our children using the internet more at the moment to access their home learning, it is essential that we teach them to be SMART.

Shetland shines a light with its Care Experienced residents next week as the community hosts its second annual Festival of Care on 19-23 February.

This Safer Internet Day is bigger than ever! More than 1,700 organisations and schools across the UK are getting involved to help inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively.

For Safer Internet Day Britannica have shared their Guide to Keeping Safe Online. Click the link below to find more information https:

Tuesday 9 February 2021 is Safer Internet Day with the theme of An Internet We Trust. Look out for our safety messages each day this week.

Follow Shetland Library and OPEN Peer Educators on facebook and twitter for Safer Internet Day safety messages.

Hourglass Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to calling time on the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people. We support older people experiencing (or at risk of) harm, abuse or exploitation, and work towards safer ageing and a fairer society for all older people.

This Safer Internet Day we have a host of events happening throughout the UK, all of them talking about the theme of reliability online and online safety.

As most of Scotland re-enters lockdown, and the re-opening of schools and nurseries is delayed, families across the country face new challenges and stresses, and some children may experience abuse or neglect.