Policy Influencing
ChildLine in Scotland policy work focuses on the issues that children and young people tell us affect their lives.
The most common issues for children to call us about are: bullying, physical abuse, sex and relationships, family issues and sexual abuse. We work to influence the Scottish Government and Parliament and professionals in Scotland to change attitudes and practices that affect children's safety and wellbeing.
Latest briefings and responses
- Rape and Sexual Offences Bill
[download here] 103kb pdf
- Scottish Commission for Human Rights
ChildLine in Scotland welcomes the establishment of the Scottish Commission for Human Rights which can make a real difference to the lives of children and their families in Scotland.
- Scottish NGO Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child 2008
ChildLine in Scotland has contributed to this report. For copies, please email the Scottish Alliance on Children's Rights (SACR).
Latest research
- Children and Young People's Concerns about their Sexual Health and Well-being
A report for the Scottish Executive by the Centre for Research and Family Relationships and ChildLine Scotland
[download here from the Scottish Executive website]
For more info about ChildLine in Scotland's policy influencing work, please call 0844 892 0210 or email lsheffield@children1st.org.uk.
