Locally,
· Virtually Safe, Virtually Sound workshops continue to be held on a rolling programme in High Schools and Junior High Schools
· OPEN are delivering awareness raising workshops in Junior/High Schools across Shetland in January and February the focus is on: Online safety with S1 pupils and Grooming workshops with S3 pupils
· SIC Trading Standards team is always ready and willing to provide advice and support for anyone in Shetland who is concerned about a possible or actual online scam – contactable on 01595 744887, [email protected] or in person at 8 North Ness in Lerwick. www.facebook.com/ShetlandTradingStandards for the latest information
· Shetland Womens Aid: Online Misogyny & Young People - Join Shetland Women's Aid on Safer Internet Day 2025 as we delve into the online "manosphere" and how it can affect young people in Shetland. To book on - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f47c6dc5-86fa-4de7-b6e8-7d41a186ca3d@f2001ac1-baa1-4f8a-a80e-ec6f62d4c37b
· Free interactive in person/online workshops from Fast Forward addressing gambling, gaming and online safety. Find out how to spot the signs of harm and signpost to support. Workshops can be tailored to communities, children and young people, families and practitioners. We will be in Shetland the w/c 24th March and still have space to get your session in!”
Email Fran Howard, Programme Manager [email protected] to book your session.
· ‘Click Shetland’ sessions available at Shetland Library - Learning at Shetland Library – Shetland Islands Council
· Look out for internet safety messages from OPEN, Shetland Library, Compass Centre, UHI, Youth Services and Adult Learning and resources sent to primary and secondary schools in Shetland.
If you have any questions or are interested in arranging an internet safety session, please contact Business Support at Shetland Public protection Committee on 01595 744411