Sexism
Sexist content is never harmless. It hurts girls IRL, including the ones you know.
Don’t like it. Don’t share it. Don’t engage with it.
Get support
CEOP Safety Centre
For children and young people under 18 worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with them online.
Childline
Free, confidential support online and over the phone for children and young people under 18.
Fearless
A service that lets you pass on information about a crime 100% anonymously.
Rape Crisis Scotland
Support for anyone affected by sexual violence.
SAMH - Scottish Action for Mental Health
Practical advice about mental health for children and young people under 18 in Scotland.
Stop It Now!
Anyone with a concern about child sexual abuse and can anonymously call the Stop It Now! helpline. Stop It Now! encourage you to trust your gut and call, whatever your worry or level of concern. They also support anyone worried about a child or young person’s sexual behaviour around other children, or if they’ve got into trouble online. You can also call the helpline if you’re an adult concerned about a child or young person who may have been abused, a professional calling for case advice or an adult survivor of child sexual abuse.
StopNCII
Free tool designed to support adult victims of Non-Consensual Intimate Image (NCII) abuse.
Young Scot
Young Scot Aye Feel website has lots of information for 11-26 year olds in Scotland on a range of areas including mental health, relationships and children’s rights.
Are you a parent?
If you are a parent reading this and you would like to find out more information about talking to your children about sexism and misogyny, there are resources to help you.
You can get advice on how to start the conversation by visiting the Parent Club website.