Understanding Sextortion & Protecting Young People
Care Visions Family Talk

Sextortion is a form of online blackmail that poses an increasingly serious threat to young people and is happening right now. We want parents and caregivers to learn more to help protect their young people.

Care Visions Family Talk is hosting a supportive and open conversation tackling this and we would love to hear your views. During this online event, Dr Linda de Caestecker will be chatting to Lyndsay McDade, Fearless Lead at Crimestoppers Scotland about how we can protect the young people we care about from online predators. 

Date: Thurs, May 29 | 13:00

Sextortion is a form of online blackmail that poses an increasingly serious threat to young people and is happening right now. The fear, the shame, the pressure to stay silent...it’s a heavy burden to carry and no one should have to face this alone.

Care Visions Family Talk is hosting a supportive and open conversation tackling this and we would love to hear your views. Dr Linda de Caestecker will be chatting to Lyndsay McDade, Fearless Lead at Crimestoppers Scotland about how we can protect the young people we care about from online predators. 

What We’ll Cover:

  • How sextortion happens
  • How online predators build trust and manipulate their victims
  • Spotting red flags and  starting tough but essential conversations
  • Helping teens stay safe online.

Lyndsay has led Crimestoppers' youth service Fearless since its introduction to Scotland in 2016. With over 20 years of experience in the third sector, she has held a variety of roles within youth charities both in Scotland and internationally.

Throughout her career, Lyndsay has been a huge advocate for the importance of being led by lived experience and including meaningful youth co-production in her work. Over the past year, she has led efforts to develop a campaign aimed at raising awareness of sextortion in Scotland, working closely with young people, parents and carers, and professionals.

The campaign has had a significant impact and generated over 14 million impressions across youth-focused social media platforms and driven more than 100,000 visits to dedicated Fearless landing pages designed for both young people and the adults who support them.

You can learn more about the campaign via: Sextortion - Professionals | Crimestoppers

Register via the form on this page to be part of the event and conversation. 


More on our guest and subject:

Lyndsay has been at the helm of Crimestoppers' youth service, Fearless, since it was launched in Scotland in 2016. With more than two decades of experience in the voluntary sector, she has held a wide range of positions within youth charities both across Scotland and internationally.

Throughout her career, Lyndsay has been a passionate advocate for the value of lived experience and the importance of meaningful youth co-production in shaping her work.

Over the past year, she has led the development of a campaign to raise awareness of sextortion in Scotland, collaborating closely with young people, parents, carers, and professionals.

Sextortion - an online form of blackmail - presents an increasingly serious risk to young people. The campaign has had a notable impact, generating over 14 million impressions on youth-oriented social media channels and attracting more than 100,000 visits to Fearless web pages tailored for young people and the adults who support them.

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About our host:

Dr. Linda de Caestecker - is a seasoned public health expert with over 30 years of experience, including her role as Director of Public Health for Greater Glasgow and Clyde—one of the UK's most challenging areas in terms of health inequalities. With a clinical background in obstetrics and gynaecology, she continues to advise the Scottish Government on health policy and serves as a Board member for both Community Justice Scotland and Glasgow City Mission, where she contributes to vital work in social justice and public health reform. 

This event is part of our ‘Care Visions Family Talks’, a one-hour online interview where we profile our guest’s work, followed by an audience Q&A. Here we aim to extend our rich heritage in children’s care by sharing insights and expertise usually reserved for professionals with a broader audience, including parents and families.

This event will be held on Zoom. Register for free to be included in updates and be provided with access information.

Since 1998, Care Visions has been committed to creating nurturing, homely environments for children and young people. Through our residential and fostering services, we provide the care and support they need to grow, thrive, and feel safe. Our work is built on the values of compassion integrity respect, and safety guiding everything we do.

Over the years, we’ve learned so much—by listening to young people and their families, and by working with leading experts in child development and well-being. Now, we want to share that knowledge with you. We know every parent is doing their best, but let’s face it: parenting can be tough at times, no matter who you are. That’s where we come in. Sometimes, a few helpful tips or a bit of advice from someone who's been there can make all the difference. 

Care Visions Family Talk is a series of online events, hosted by Dr.Linda De Caestecker and Scott Kyle  and it's open to all parents and caregivers. Each session will feature guest experts in parenting and child development, offering practical insights and strategies to support your journey as a parent. Every session will be followed by a Q&A or open discussion, where you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences, or simply listen.

We welcome every parent or caregiver to join us, and while we’re committed to keeping things relaxed and welcoming, we do ask everyone to follow a few simple guidelines:  

  • No judgment, no shame: This is a safe space for everyone.  
  • Keep it clear: We’ll make sure the conversation is accessible to all. If there’s any jargon, we’ll explain it. 
  • Curiosity is key-: There’s no such thing as a silly question—ask anything! 
  • Join in as much or as little as you like: Whether you want to participate or just listen, that’s entirely up to you. 

During each session, you’re free to ask questions or share comments using Zoom’s chat feature. Our hosts will weave your questions and thoughts into the discussion, or if you prefer, you can raise your hand to ask your question directly.