Previously called Stop It Now! Scotland, we provide support services to prevent child sexual abuse that are tailored for Scotland.
Helpline
Scotland: 0131 556 3535 (10am – 12pm Monday to Friday). If we are busy, you can leave a message and contact number, and we will get back to you. You can also email us: Scotland@lucyfaithfull.org.uk.
UK: 0808 1000 900 (9am–9pm, Monday-Thursday and 9am–5pm on Fridays). Or you can also use our live chat or send us a secure email. You can remain anonymous. However, if you do provide any identifying information and then tell us a child has been, or is at risk of being abused, or any information which may suggest that any other person is at risk of harm, we will pass this on to the appropriate agencies.
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.
Want to find out more?
Get in touch to learn more about our services in Scotland, explore resources for parents and professionals, and discover ways to get involved.
