Rape Crisis Scotland

Email issues

We just wanted to let people know that we have had a few problems with our email over the last few days, which have meant that we have not received some emails that have been sent to us. The problem has now been fixed, but if you were expecting to hear from us, and have not, or think there’s a chance we may not have received something you’ve sent, please do get in touch with us – either by email to info@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk, or by calling 0141 331 4180.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Access to support for deaf survivors of sexual violence

Rape Crisis Scotland today launches its new Deaf Access Service with a multiagency event held with partners Deaf Connections in Glasgow.

From today, in addition to our 6pm-midnight helpline we will also offer a support service on Tuesdays from 1.30 to 5pm aimed at Deaf survivors, family and friends.

Support will be available via text on 07537 400702, via free Sign on Screen calls (the online BSL interpreting service) to 0141 331 2715 as well as via our existing minicom, email, telephone and fax.
You can download a leaflet about the new service here.

New video information in British Sign Language (BSL)

The Rape Crisis Scotland website now includes a range of videos offering information in British Sign Language (BSL).

These were produced in collaboration with Deaf Connections, and look at Rape and Sexual Assault, Child Sexual Abuse, Drug Assisted Sexual Assault, Information for Family and Friends, Police and Legal Advice and Stalking. The site also includes links to BSL video information on Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence.

You can see the BSL videos at: http://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/bsl/introduction/

New Rape Crisis Scotland DVD

Rape Crisis Scotland has developed a new training DVD for staff or volunteers who will be involved in providing support to survivors of sexual violence.  The DVD is intended to highlight some of the key values, skills and qualities involved in providing support.  The DVD includes key tips (which can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMUr78DnO50&feature=youtu.be) and responses to 5 common scenarios.  If you are interested in accessing training using the DVD, contact your local rape crisis centre.

New Resource for survivors : can you contribute?

Rape Crisis Scotland is putting together a new resource in the form of a small book comprising a collection of words and phrases which have been a source of comfort, reassurance and support for survivors of sexual violence. What we are looking for are examples of everyday reassurances which have been real sources of verbal comfort. These don’t have to be anything unique or special – just examples of things which you have found really helpful yourself when someone said them to you, or have said yourself to someone else, and would be willing to share with us.

Are there particular things that you feel can make a real difference?

We would love to hear of anything that you think has been meaningful and supportive for survivors.

Please send any contributions to us at: info@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

Thanks very much in advance for anything you might be able to send.

Making Recovery a Reality

"Making recovery a reality" is a new film from Rape Crisis Scotland which looks at the impact of sexual violence on survivors and highlights the support services offered by the Rape Crisis network in Scotland. Women who have been supported by Rape Crisis centres describe their own journeys of recovery and the part that Rape Crisis has played in making their recovery a reality. We are enormously grateful to everyone who took part in the making of the film.