Technology Assisted Sexual Harm Webinar

NOTA Scotland and the Forensic Network will host this free webinar on 29th April 2022 1pm – 3pm, joined by Stuart Allardyce, Director – Stop It Now! Scotland, Scott Hunter, Education Officer – Education Scotland and DC Stewart Fleming, Specialist Crime Division – Domestic Abuse Co-ordination Unit – Police Scotland.

Stuart and Scott will deliver a presentation on Tackling Technology Assisted Harmful Sexual Behaviour in Schools. DC Fleming’s presentation will focus on the ‘You, Me, Together’ Educational Resource which has been developed in collaboration with Education Scotland. Click on this link to access further information. Sexual Harm: Young People in Focus April 2022 (eventsforce.net)

 

NCA – Sexual Offences via dating apps used by young people

 

The National Crime Agency has published statistics on sexual offences initiated via online dating submitted to the Serious Crime Analysis Section (SCAS) for the period 2003 to 2021. Findings from 671 cases available for analysis during the period show that: in 3.8% of cases the victim was aged 15 years or less and 19.8% were in the 15-19 age group. More under 20s sexually assaulted after meeting offenders on dating sites – Click on this link for more information National Crime Agency