#ThatsNotOK

2021

#ThatsNotOK

resources for young people in Scotland who are facing gender-based violence

At Young Scot, we recently partnered with the Scottish Government, Scottish Women's Aid and Rape Crisis Scotland. Together, we launched new digital resources to help young people spot gender-based violence signs and provide them with the vital information they need on where to get support. 

Our new 'That's Not OK' resources feature information, articles, and videos. They are designed to help young people understand how to identify the warning signs should they experience anything from sexual harassment and coercion – to revenge pornography and grooming. Young people can also access information on how to report an incident, where to get help and support, and information on the best ways to talk to friends or loved ones about their experience.

The landmark project offers tips on personal safety and recommendations on apps that allow young people to share their location with family members when out and about. Recognising that some young people may be concerned about logging onto the site at home – there is an option for them to exit the screen immediately and redirect to the BBC news homepage.

We co-created these online resources in partnership with young people from Amina Muslim Women's Resource Centre and Saheliya – a mental health organisation supporting members of the BAME community. Representatives from LGBT Youth Scotland, the BEE project at Shetland Rape Crisis, Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre and the Rosey project also contributed. 

Young people can access the resources on our website at young.scot/thatsnotok, and we are promoting them across all the main social media channels.

Find out more information here. https://young.scot/campaigns/national/thatsnotok 

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