All resources in this section have been designed with the public in mind. They provide digestible information which, in some cases, can be adapted for local use. This section also includes Easy Read material.
This is a booklet, aimed at the public, that describes the different kinds of harm. This includes neglect, psychological harm, financial harm, physical harm, and sexual harm. It also provides guidance for people when they, or someone they know, is being harmed.
The booklet is available to download in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, Gaelic, Hindi, Polish, Punjabi, and Urdu.
This website is for members of the public to gain information about Adult Support and Protection in Scotland. It offers information about types of harm, the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 and where to go for help.
This website will officially close on 27th of November 2025 at 9am. From this date, any visitors to the Act Against Harm website will be automatically be redirected to Care Information Scotland.
This suite of Easy Read leaflets supports adults to understand, and participate in, the Adult Support and Protection process. The core set of four leaflets, 'What is Adult Support and Protection?', explains different parts of the ASP process. Other leaflets include information on advocacy, domestic abuse, exploitation, internet safety, consent, and self-neglect/hoarding.
These leaflets were created with local people. They have been based on their experiences and the questions they had about the ASP process.
Staying safe matters every day. This video is for the public, and encourages people to think about friendships. Are your friends “good” friends, who make you feel safe and enjoy spending time with you? Or are they “tricky” friends – who leave you feeling unsafe and take more than they give? This animation talks about what to look out for and offers links to where you can find help and support.
Adult Support and Protection is everyone's business. This video animation, made for Scotland’s national Adult Support and Protection Day 2023, highlights the signs of self-neglect and neglect. The video is especially useful in highlighting the role that people in the community have in raising concerns. The particular context of this video is the cost-of-living crisis, which may make day-to-day decisions harder. This, in turn, can impact on people's ability to look after themselves or others around them.
This short animated video explains what sextortion is and what to do if you are a victim of it. It is designed to be shared with the public.
These three leaflets are designed to raise awareness of safer ageing and keeping older adults safe from abuse. Two are one-page flyers with helpline details, and the third offers more information, including QR codes to specific Hourglass information.
This leaflet is designed for council officers. It can be shared with adults who may be at risk (and their carers, supporters and families). Clear information about the Adult Support and Protection process is covered, including inquiry, advocacy, and case conferences. There are four formats, with identical text, all of which can be amended to include partnership branding and contact details.
