Rape Crisis Scotland

National Stalking Awareness Day - New Resources on Stalking

To mark National Stalking Awareness Day, which takes place today (April 18th), Rape Crisis Scotland is releasing a new version of its Stalking information in BSL for deaf people. You can see this at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmE1g8gBPhI . This video joins the RCS Stalking leaflet, and its translations into French, Urdu, Punjabi, Mandarin Chinese, Slovak, Arabic and Polish on this subject.

Rape Crisis Scotland is part of the Scottish National Group on Stalking, working together with partner agencies to raise awareness and promote good practice around stalking. As part of National Stalking Awareness Day, the Scottish Government is hosting an event, launched by Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill to promote the issue, highlight the legislation which came into effect in December 2010 and share good practice.

There will be a co-ordinated event in Westminster, where the UK Government is currently looking to develop specific legislation for England & Wales.
For more information on stalking please see www.scotlandagainststalking.com or www.stalkinghelpline.org

Rape Crisis Scotland looking for new volunteers

Rape Crisis Scotland is looking for new volunteers to work on the National Helpline, offering initial and crisis support for anyone affected by sexual violence.

The opportunity is open to all women but we are particularly keen to hear from women from BME communities, disabled women and older women. The helpline is based in Glasgow. A comprehensive training programme will start on Saturday 21st April.

If you are interested in applying to volunteer, we are holding an information evening where you can find out more about us and what’s involved, on Monday 19th March at The Albany Learning & Conference Centre, 44 Ashley Street, Glasgow G3 6DS between 6.30 – 8pm.

For more information or to book a place at the information evening, please contact Cath Campbell on 0141 331 4188 or email Volunteer@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

This post requires a female applicant and is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The selection process will include seeking enhanced disclosure information.

The Way Forward: forthcoming conference

Archway Glasgow and Rape Crisis Scotland are holding a joint conference on 8th February 2012.

Entitled "The Way Forward: responding to the needs of rape survivors", the conference aims to reflect on rape and sexual assault service provision, to highlight successes and point the way ahead for the future. The day will provide an opportunity to facilitate a better understanding of what strategies and approaches are most effective in dealing with sexual assault in Scotland, and look at development of services.

The conference is open to all who work in or are interested in rape and sexual assault services in Scotland. You can download a conference flyer here. The conference is free, and will take place at the Radisson Hotel, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL on Wednesday 8th February 2012 between 9am and 4.30pm.

"Consent" - Screening in West Lothian

To mark the international 16 days of action campaign to raise awareness on violence against women, West Lothian Violence against Women Strategic Group in partnership with Rape Crisis Scotland are pleased to invite you to the special screening of the drama documentary “Consent” followed by a panel discussion.

The event will be taking place on the 7^th December, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, West Lothian Civic Centre Chambers. For further details please download the flyer.

If you would like to attend or for further information please contact civiccentreadminteam@westlothian.gov.uk or 01506 281 111 by the 21st November. Please register early to avoid disappointment, places are limited.

"Silence"

The International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival Document 9, which takes place in Glasgow between the 20th and 23rd October, will include a screening of "Silence", a short documentary film narrated through personal experience of partner rape, and revealing the wider implications of rape myths.

Sharon, a Senior Lecturer in Psychology explains the prevalence of acquaintance rape, countering the common myth that all rapists are strangers. She also explains that only a minority of victims receive justice.

Joanne has worked directly with victims and thinks victim stereotypes are dangerous. She illustrates that false stereotypes around how victims can act can lead to survivors of acquaintance rape being routinely disbelieved and blamed for their abuse.

The mother and sister of a rape survivor talk directly about their experiences with public and police reactions, talking about the damage that rape myths can cause.

"Silence" will be screened on 21st October in the Clubroom at the Centre for Contemporary Arts, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow between 11am and 12 noon. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the audience, Laura Connett the filmmaker, and Sandy Brindley from Rape Crisis Scotland.

For more information about Document 9 see http://documentfilmfestival.org.

"Consent" screening and discussion event

Rape Crisis Scotland is holding a special screening of the film “Consent”, which was originally broadcast on Channel 4 in 2007.

“Consent” features the dramatization of the background to a rape case, and follows colleagues Becky and Steve on the works night out which led up to the case. The second part of the film, is not a dramatization, however, but a courtroom setting where the trial is conducted as though it were real. We see at first hand the deliberations of a jury of real people, who must decide whether Steve is guilty of rape, based on what they have seen. The screening will be followed by an audience/panel discussion. The panel will include representatives from the Crown Office and the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland. The event will take place at the cinema in the Centre for Contemporary Arts, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow on Monday 7^th March at 6pm. Attendance is free, but places must be booked in advance. Please contact julie.scobbie@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk if you would like to reserve a place.

Reclaim The Night: Launch Event 16 Days of Action To Eliminate Violence Against Women

Botanic Gardens, Glasgow. 6.30pm - Thursday 25th November 2010

For the 4th year in a row Glasgow Rape Crisis invite you to join them to Reclaim The Night to mark the beginning of 16 Days of Action to Eliminate Violence Against Women.

Come along and join the march to Stop Male Violence Against Women. All welcome.

The march will assemble at Botanic Gardens, at the junction of Great Western Road 6.30pm. The march will then make its way through the West End with a rally at S.T.U.C, Woodlands Road, Glasgow.

For more information contact the Rape Crisis email info@rapecrisiscentre-glasgow.co.uk. Details can also be found on:
www.rapecrisiscentre-glasgow.co.uk
www.rapecrisisscotland.co.uk
www.16days.org