Children’s charity in appeal for volunteers in Aberdeen
A leading children's charity has pleaded for people in Aberdeen to volunteer as counsellors.
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Urgent action needed after 32% rise in online grooming in Scotland, says NSPCC
Stricter online protection laws must be introduced after online grooming rose by nearly a third during the Covid-19 lockdown, according to a children’s charity.
Bring forward online harms laws to protect children in lockdown – NSPCC
The Government is being urged to bring forward “tough” online harms legislation after a children’s charity warned lockdown had created a “perfect storm” for offenders to groom youngsters.
Childline Aberdeen: New campaign aims to help young people understand everyone is different
Many children at some point in their lives feel like they don’t fit in and that they are different from other people.
Young Scots make almost 2,500 calls to Childline during coronavirus crisis
Childline has received almost 2,500 calls from young people in Scotland struggling with their mental health so far during lockdown.
Chancellor urged to plug EU funding for charities to keep children safe online
Millions of children are at risk of worse online abuse unless the Government plugs a Brexit funding blackhole, charity leaders, police, and teaching unions have warned.
‘Online world isn’t without risks for young people’
Online gaming is a huge part of many children’s lives. It’s a great way for them to be entertained, creative and connect with friends, especially as we’re coming into the winter months and spend more time indoors.
Readers’ Letters: Play your part for child safety
At NSPCC Scotland we have continued to be here for children throughout this pandemic.
North-east parents warned of signs of child sexual abuse
Last year, Childline held almost 200 counselling sessions with children and young people in Scotland about child sexual exploitation.
Online Harms Bill must pass NSPCC tests to properly protect children, charity says
The Government has been urged to ensure its Online Harms Bill meets six new tests set by the NSPCC to ensure the regulation of social media properly protects children online.
North-east Lidl staff raise almost £3,000 for NSPCC Scotland
North-east supermarket staff have walked 400km collectively to raise money for NSPCC Scotland.
Readers’ Letters: Childline needs our help
As a volunteer for the NSPCC’s Childline service, I have seen first-hand how lockdown has impacted a generation of children.
Advice for adults when a child discloses abuse and how to report to NSPCC helpline
It can be very difficult for a young person to open up and speak about any abuse or neglect they are experiencing.
North-east woman raising money for Childline with marathon kiltwalk challenge
A north-east woman is to take on her own version of the kiltwalk this weekend to raise money for NSPCC Scotland.
‘Police log more than 10,000 online child sex crimes in a year for first time’
Online child sex crimes logged by police in a year have passed 10,000 for the first time, according to figures obtained by the NSPCC.
Campaign raises awareness of abuse and the need to speak up
From a very early age, we talk to our children about topics that make them aware of safety, such as crossing the road and dealing with strangers.
‘Inspiring to see north-east youngsters adapt to new normal during lockdown’
Over the past couple of months, Childline has been providing a crucial safety net for children throughout the country as they have been cut off and isolated from the outside world.
Aberdeen Childline volunteer cycles length of the UK to raise funds
An Aberdeen Childline volunteer has cycled almost 900 miles to raise money for the charity.
Aberdeen woman writes book to encourage kids to recycle
An Aberdeen woman has written her first book to help encourage children to recycle their waste.
North-east woman takes on 26 mile challenge for childline
An Aberdeen counsellor is taking on a 26 mile hike in her garden to help raise money for a charity.
North-east residents scoop £1,000 postcode lottery prize each
Six residents in an Aberdeen community were the lucky recipients of a £1,000 cash prize in this weeks postcode lottery.
Lonely children twice as likely to be groomed online, NSPCC warns
Children who are lonely and rely on social media are more than twice as likely to be groomed online, according to new research from the NSPCC.
Lockdown brewing perfect storm for offenders to abuse children online – NSPCC
Children stuck at home using the internet during lockdown is brewing a “perfect storm” for offenders to abuse online, the NSPCC has warned.
Facebook ‘blindfolding itself’ over encryption risks to children
Mark Zuckerberg has been told not to “blindfold” himself from the threat encryption plans pose to young people, in a joint letter sent by some of the world’s biggest child protection organisations.
Home Secretary supports growing pressure on Facebook over encryption plan
The Home Secretary has said she fully supports growing pressure on Facebook for it to rethink encryption proposals.
90 online abuse crimes against children recorded a day, NSPCC estimates
Ninety cyber crimes a day have been recorded against children since the introduction of Government plans to tackle online harms, the NSPCC estimates.
NSPCC warns Facebook of becoming ‘one-stop grooming shop’ over encryption plans
The NSPCC has warned Facebook that it risks becoming a “one-stop grooming shop” if it presses ahead with plans to encrypt across all its messaging services.
Facebook harmful content figures ‘underplay’ scale of problem, says NSPCC
Facebook has been accused of using “selective big numbers” to promote its latest transparency report.
Support on offer for north-east pupils as exam results set to be revealed
Counsellors at a leading children’s charity are calling on north-east youngsters who are worried about exam results to get in touch.
Aberdeen Childline in urgent appeal for volunteers
A child protection charity has issued an urgent appeal for volunteers.