Help available to keep children safe online

Argyll and Bute Child Protection Committee (ABCPC) is urging people to find out how to help children and young people stay safe online.

This messages comes amid concerns from Police Scotland about online child abuse crimes.

As children and young people spend more time online there is an increase in the chances they will see something which isn’t intended for them, be targeted by cyberbullies or online criminal offenders.

Help is available in understanding risks and steps to take to help keep children safe. This includes support and confidential helplines for anyone with concerns about, or affected by online abuse or cyberbullying.

The ABCPC lists available help on its website, and if you are aware of online crime you can report this to Police Scotland by telephone 999 (emergency), 101 (non-emergency) or in person at any police station. You can also report a crime anonymously online with Crimestoppers.