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Scots child abuse referrals soar during lockdown

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lockdown, latest figures have revealed.A rise in figures has sparked a warning from child abuse charity NSPCC, who say the cumulative impact of the effects of the pandemic meant young people would be “cooped up” with their abusers over the festive period.The number of referrals from the charity's helpline are up by over 50% compared with before the first lockdown in March.Since then over 900 referrals have been made to external agencies such as Police Scotland and social services.The NSPCC's team of professionals and volunteer counsellors play a vital role in supporting children over the festive period - and they are urging the public to be extra vigilant during the Christmas holidays.Kamaljit Thandi, Head of NSPCC helpline said: " It’s no.

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