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May 28th, 2026
Online Harms - Helplines, Websites, Reporting 2025
In today’s digital world, online harms—such as scams, bullying, image-based abuse, and grooming—can seriously affect people’s health and wellbeing. It’s important that those affected can quickly access the right support.GetSummaryIcon
May 20th, 2026
New Logo for Shetland Violence Against Women, Children and Young People Partnership
The Shetland Violence Against Women, Children and Young People (SVAWCYP) Partnership is pleased to introduce its new logo, reflecting the partnership’s shared commitment to preventing and responding to all forms of violence affecting women, children and young people in Shetland.GetSummaryIcon
May 5th, 2026
Aye Mind explore social media platforms
Aye Mind has created a dedicated series focusing on popular social media platforms used by children and young people.GetSummaryIcon
April 23rd, 2026
Scottish Government misogyny public awareness campaign
The Scottish Government is launching a new campaign to tackle misogyny and its real-world impact on young people in Scotland.GetSummaryIcon
April 9th, 2026
Fake Police Department E Mail Scam
Cybercriminals have set up a fake US Police Department website and are sending out a series of scam e mails targeting residents mainly in Texas.GetSummaryIcon
March 5th, 2026
World Book Day
Reading Tech to support your child #WorldBookDayGetSummaryIcon
January 27th, 2026
Safer Internet Day 2026
Shetland Public Protection Committee are supporting Safer Internet Day 2026. This year we are focusing on: “Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of Ai”.GetSummaryIcon
December 3rd, 2025
Protection Training Available in December and January
November 26th, 2025
Cyber Byte - Authentication
We are fast approaching the time of year when we will begin to receive increased numbers of e mails, texts and social media, advertising deals for all sorts of products. This Cyber Byte gives some information on how to stay safe from scams.GetSummaryIcon
November 20th, 2025
Get Safe Online
Get Safe Online is the UK’s leading source of unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety.GetSummaryIcon
November 11th, 2025
Anti bullying week 10-14 November
Anti-Bullying Week 2025 will take place from Monday 10th - Friday 14th November, with the theme: Power for Good. The week will kick off with Odd Socks Day on Monday 10th, with adults and children being encouraged to wear odd socks to celebrate what makes us all unique. Our call to action:GetSummaryIcon
November 5th, 2025
Social Media Kindness Day 9 November 2025
We are asking you to pledge to play your part in making social media a kinder place for all. This means, if you see unkindness on social media, you kindly point it out - rather than scroll on by and let it magnify! Then to check up on the person receiving the unkindness to make sure they're okay.GetSummaryIcon