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Hourglass Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to calling time on the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people. We support older people experiencing (or at risk of) harm, abuse or exploitation, and work towards safer ageing and a fairer society for all older people.

This Safer Internet Day we have a host of events happening throughout the UK, all of them talking about the theme of reliability online and online safety.

As most of Scotland re-enters lockdown, and the re-opening of schools and nurseries is delayed, families across the country face new challenges and stresses, and some children may experience abuse or neglect.

The Children's Society have published a guide to the dark web describing what it is, how young people might use it and what to do if you have safety concerns.

Who Cares? Scotland Helpline is open to all Care Experienced people across Scotland, of any age whether currently in care or having left care.

Here are a few resources that you can share with parents, carers and children and young people to help them have a safer online experience over the winter break.

The BBC reports that TikTok is expanding its parental control feature Family Pairing making it easier for parents to safeguard their children on its video-sharing platform.

Volunteers with BEE (Bold, Equal & Empowered), Shetland Rape Crisis young activists group, are inviting folk to join them in a socially-distanced walk and social media takeover under the hashtag #WisToo on Saturday 5th December at Clickimin Loch between 10am-1pm.

Childline has published a webpage with information for children and young people about child trafficking and exploitation. The page discusses what child trafficking and exploitation is, where children and young people can get support and what to do if they are worried about someone else.

Net Aware, produced by the NSPCC and O2, has released content to help parents and carers who may be worried about their child sharing videos and images online.

From next week, all forms of physical punishment of children will be against the law in Scotland, including hitting, smacking, spanking and slapping.

Police Scotland is committed to keeping people safe and protecting all our communities. We understand that daily life adhering to coronavirus (COVID-19 guidelines continues to be challenging for everyone.