A panic-stricken girl who became hysterical after waking from a nap sparked the police investigation that uncovered Scotland's biggest child abuse ring.

Ash Regan said the horrific case "reeked of institutional failures" as three abuse victims were already known to child protection services before a police investigation was launched.

Following the publication of the new National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021, refreshed categories of concern for children who are placed on the Child Protection Register, and are ...

Scotland needs whistleblowing office so that concerns about possible child abuse, sexual and physical, can be reported and ...

As a Scotland-wide network of professionals who have been working together to do everything possible to protect children from abuse, harm and neglect, Child Protection Committees Scotland were ...

During a two-month trial, defence lawyers had argued the children may not have been telling the truth, but prosecutors said ...

The victims were abused over a seven-year period in a Glasgow drug den which became known as "the beastie house".

Child protection is everyone's responsibility. If you are worried about the safety of a child in Aberdeen call: 0800 731 5520 (Social Work) 101 (Police Scotland) Contact us even if you are unsure, ...

CWPS is a basic awareness raising course for coaches, parent/activity helpers, event welfare officers and volunteers working with children and young people. It is the recognised course for child ...

The Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU) is a partnership between the NSPCC, Sport England, Sport Northern Ireland and Sport Wales. (In Scotland, there's a similar partnership between Children 1st ...