In partnership with the Scottish Government, Scottish Women's Aid and Rape Crisis Scotland, we’re launching new digital resources to help young people spot gender-based violence signs and provide information on where to get support.

Our new 'That's Not OK' resources feature information, articles, and videos to help young people understand and know how to identify the warning signs should they experience anything from sexual harassment and coercion to revenge porn and grooming. Young people can also access information on how to report an incident, get help and support, as well as talk to a friend or loved one about their experience.

The landmark project offers tips on personal safety and recommendations of apps to help protect young people by allowing them to share their location with family members when out and about.

We co-created these online resources in collaboration with young people from Amina Muslim Women's Resource Centre and Saheliya – a mental health organisation supporting members of the BAME community. Representatives from LGBT Youth Scotland, the BEE project at Shetland Rape Crisis, Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre and the Rosey project have also contributed to the new resources that we are hosting on young.scot.

Recognising that some young people may be concerned about logging onto the site at home, there is an option for them to exit the screen immediately and be redirected to the BBC news homepage.

“Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for the Scottish Government and this resource is an important step in our journey to a safer Scotland. Now more than ever, our children and young people must have information available to allow them to recognise and respond to potentially harmful behaviours.” Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Equalities Secretary
“Although the project has been developed over many months, the events of recent weeks highlight the importance of these resources. Young people in Scotland are extremely concerned about gender-based violence and this project is about helping them access critical advice and support.” Louise Macdonald OBE, Chief Executive, Young Scot

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