Help for children and young people to stay safe

If you're worried about the way someone treats you or if you do not feel safe, you can talk to an adult you trust or contact us.

Talk to someone you trust

If you talk to someone you trust, like a parent, teacher or doctor, make sure they listen properly, even if you have to tell them several times. Do not give up.

Telephone: 030 33 33 3001

ChildLine

Telephone: 0800 1111 or start an online chat

Police Scotland

Telephone: 101

Advice and support to help you keep safe

Thinkuknow – be safe on the internet

Kidscape – get help if you're being bullied

ChildLine – speak to someone or read helpful advice

The hideout – how to take positive action if domestic violence is happening to you

Dumfries and Galloway Public Protection partnership – support for young people affected by domestic violence

YoungScot – lots of information for young people and help with different topics

Who cares Scotland – support for young people in care or living with foster families

Forced marriage advice – from The Scottish Government

If an adult is worried about you

An adult might get in touch with us and ask us to check if you are safe and happy. We will then start a child protection inquiry to make sure you are alright.

A social worker will:

talk with you about the good and not so good things in your life
tell you about who might need to be involved
talk to people who already work with you, like your teacher
always let you know what's happening and that you can talk to your social worker when you need to
write a report that includes your views
make sure you have written information about what could happen

If you've been invited to a children's hearing, go to children – Scottish Children's Reporter Administration.

Child protection