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Why we support single judge trials
The Scottish Government’s recent Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill includes plans for a pilot of single judge trials.
We’re supportive of these plans and believe they could have real benefits for survivors engaging with the justice system. Here’s why we support the pilot scheme and how we think it could help survivors.
What are single judge trials?
Single judge trials are trials where cases are heard and decided upon by one judge. This is instead of a jury.
3 reasons why writing to our helpline might work for you
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Reaching out to a helpline can be difficult. When you feel ready to take that step, there are lots of different ways to get in touch.
What is the Rape Crisis Scotland helpline?
We run a helpline for anyone aged 13+ affected by sexual violence, no matter what happened or how long ago. Helpline Support Workers offer initial, short-term, and crisis support, and can make referrals to your local Rape Crisis Centre for longer-term support.
The helpline is open daily from 5pm - midnight, 365 days a year. We support people of all genders, and can provide support and information to family, friends and supporters too.
Young activists are leading the way in sexual violence prevention in schools
In recent years, we’ve seen a steady rise of online misogyny, nurtured by incel forums, alt-right platforms and disinformation.
In today's digital landscape, it has never been so important for young people to receive robust and consistent education on consent, gender equality and healthy relationships. Central to these efforts in Scotland are prevention workshops delivered by local Rape Crisis Centres. But what happens after these workshops?
5 Things You Need To Know About Our Helpline Webchat
Our national helpline provides initial and short-term support to anyone aged 13+ affected by sexual violence. No matter what happened or when, we’re here.
1. What is it?
After a successful pilot, we have permanently added a webchat support service to our national helpline, giving anyone thinking of reaching out to us a new way to get in touch.
Ask an Advocacy Worker
Set up in 2016, the National Advocacy Project is a network of specialist Advocacy Workers from local Rape Crisis Centres in Scotland who help survivors to access justice. All 17 Rape Crisis Centres have Advocacy Workers, meaning that survivors can benefit from advocacy anywhere in Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands right down to the Borders.
As a relatively new service, many survivors who think about pursuing justice aren’t aware of advocacy work or what help is available to them.
We spoke with Jo and Dawn, two Advocacy Workers at Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH) in Inverness, to find out what Advocacy Workers want survivors to know.
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