Child abuse
A section with information about child abuse, how to report it, advice for perpetrators, identifying the signs and real life examples.
In this section:
What is child abuse?
A page about child abuse, looking at physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect.
Online child sexual abuse
Information about online child sexual abuse and how online grooming takes place.
Who is at risk and what are the signs
The signs that a child is a victim of abuse and information about reporting.
Responding to children who disclose abuse
Children sharing experience of sexual abuse (CSA), sexual violence and sexual harassment need to be responded to sensitively.
How to report child sexual abuse
Information about the different ways you can report child sexual abuse.
Keeping children safe online
Advice to help keep your child safe online.
Adult survivors of child abuse
Information for adult survivors, reporting to the police and the court process.
Lorraine's story
Account of a wife following husband's CSA charge and arrest.
Get Help or Get Caught
Information for perpetrators of child sexual abuse and how Police Scotland is investigating it.
Graham's story
Account of perpetrator post-arrest.
Neil's story
Account of perpetrator who addresses their behaviour pre-arrest.
The Sex Offender Community Disclosure
Police Scotland has created an online application form under the existing Sex Offender Community Disclosure Scheme to improve accessibility for an initial application to be made under the Scheme.
