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Lucy Faithfull Foundation Scotland

Previously called Stop It Now! Scotland, we provide support services to prevent child sexual abuse that are tailored for Scotland.

Helpline hours

Scotland office helpline: 0131 556 3535

  • 10am – 12pm Monday-Friday and
  • 1pm – 3pm Monday-Thursday

If we are busy and you are happy to provide your details, then you can leave us a message and your contact number, and we will get back to you. You can also email us: Scotland@lucyfaithfull.org.uk.

Please note that if you email or leave us your contact details on a voicemail then you will no longer be anonymous to our service.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please contact us on our national helpline, chat or email service detailed below.

Stop It Now UK & Ireland helpline: 0808 1000 900

  • 9am – 9pm Monday-Thursday and
  • 9am – 5pm Friday

You can also use our anonymous live chat or email service. Please do not include any identifying information in your email or you will lose your anonymity.

Advice for parents, carers and professionals in Scotland

Our Upstream website helps adults and communities in Scotland to prevent child sexual abuse and keep children safe.

We believe that preventing child sexual abuse is all of our responsibility. And it also depends on changing the thinking and behaviour of adults.

It is a central resource for anyone to learn about the prevention of child sexual abuse and how they can help.

The website launched in December 2019 by Maree Todd, MSP, Minister for Children and Young People.

Other services

  • 1-1 intervention support and group work for
  • adults who are at risk of sexual offending, including those who are under investigation for online offences,
  • families and friends of people who are at risk of sexual offending or have been arrested for online offences,
  • children and young people (under the age of 18) who have displayed harmful sexual behaviour or have been arrested for online sexual offences.
  • advice, training and guidance for parents and carers, communities, and professionals in children’s services and criminal justice settings.
  • deterrence campaigning and advocacy work in Scotland focused on preventing abuse before it happens.
  • expert consultation, assessments and intervention for children who have displayed harmful sexual behaviour; adults who have, or who are alleged to have, committed a sexual offence against a child; and protective adults, including parents and carers.

Our work supports professionals to make evidence-based decisions about the protection of children from sexual harm.

We can undertake commissioned risk assessments with adults and children, and young people where there have been concerns in relation to child sexual abuse, exploitation, or harmful sexual behaviour. This includes individuals where there are concerns but no conviction. We also undertake protective parenting interventions for parents and caregivers where there are sexual concerns either by an adult or a child/young person in the family. We can provide one off or regular consultations supporting professionals and teams in relation to complex casework. And we can provide specialist interventions for individuals to manage and reduce the risk of sexual harm where appropriate.

Robust risk assessments can contribute to local authority decision-making, including family safety planning, child contact arrangements, or family reunification, and can assist with safeguarding decision-making by agencies such as sporting bodies, education, or religious organisations.

To make a referral or to get a quote in relation to costings,  contact us at lffreferrals@lucyfaithfull.org.uk.

To discuss a potential referral, contact our clinical lead at Scotland scotland@lucyfaithfull.org.uk.

Find out more

Year in Review 2024/25

This review brings together insights, evidence, and the impact of the work we’ve done over the past year to keep children safe.

Read our year in review.

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Get in touch to learn more about our services in Scotland, explore resources for parents and professionals, and discover ways to get involved.

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