Children
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What's going on?
Communities across Scotland are experiencing Sectarianism all the time and it’s time to tackle it. There are a number of things happening across Scotland to tackle Sectarianism.
AoS Children's Portal
Welcome, this is a place where you can play games, listen to music, watch videos and hear stories. We hope that it is a place where you can learn new facts and ask questions. There are activities that you can do by yourself and other ones that you might want to have the help of a parent, carer or teacher, or other adult type person.
Adults sometimes have strong opinions on sectarianism. It might be worth asking your adult to have a look at the children or adults portal (here). That way they might be better prepared to answer your questions or play a game.
There is lots of fun stuff to do. We are sure you will learn lots. We hope that information from here will help with school projects. Be a detective and investigate the portal. Find out about the history of flags and why some people don’t like particular flags. Create your own flag too!
For some people sectarianism is really straight forward but other people think it is complicated. We think a great place to start is with ‘What is sectarianism?’ You can see what other people think and you can decide what you think it is.
Sometimes you can have views and you do not know where they come from. We hope that is web portal will help you to think about friendships, fun and the type of Scotland you want to grow up in. We want you to think about how you are treated and how you treat others. Have fun!
Who does it affect?
Sectarianism can affect anyone and everyone. In Scotland the majority of people think it is mostly centred around the West and Glasgow but it can be found across the country.
What is Sectarianism?
Sectarianism is when people are treated badly because of their religion or faith.
Why it happens
People are influenced in their opinions by a variety of people, history and situations; family, friends and communities all influence individuals and have certain expectations.
History
The Scotland you live in today has been shaped by events in history. And many of these events also created the roots of sectarianism.
What can be done?
We need to remember that all people behave differently depending their culture and background.
Do you want to report a sectarian or hate crime?
When a hate or sectarian crime happens, it is important that anyone who is a victim, witness or anything else can report it confidently.
Law
Do you know what the law says about sectarianism in Scotland? You can find out all about it in this section.
Victim Support
When people hurt you or call you names because of your religion, it can be very upsetting for you. It is also against the law, and sometimes the police will get involved. When this happens it can be frightening to think that you might need to go to court to tell people what happened.
Even if nobody tells the police about what happened, you might still feel scared or upset. But there are people who can help you to understand what is going on and help you to talk about your feelings. They can help you to understand what the police are doing and even help you if you do have to go to court.
If you would like to talk to someone, ask your parent, guardian or teacher to phone Victim Support Scotland and ask for someone to come to your house or school to talk to you. This does not cost you any money. The number to phone is 03456 039213 or Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
About Sectarianism
Learn more about the problems we face and how we can work together to help tackle sectarianism.
Information
Find out more about Sectarianism in Scotland. We tell you the facts to help you make your informed decisions.
Interactive Zone
Welcome to the interactive zone. There are loads of interesting things to do from watching videos, interactive movies and polls and questionnaires. Go on, explore! What are you waiting for?
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What's Occurring
Latest information and events specifically for Children.
