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The ‘distinct challenges’ facing survivors in the Highlands
Survivors of rape and sexual violence in the Highlands face “distinct challenges” around anonymity and isolation in order to access life-saving support, a local Rape Crisis service has warned.
Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH), the only specialist sexual violence service in the Highland Council, supports survivors from Caithness to Nairn.
In an interview with BBC Radio Scotland’s Drivetime, the organisation’s chief executive Romy Rehfeld and support services manager Meghan Munro lay out the challenges and explain why it’s important for RASASH to meet survivors where they’re at.
Rape Crisis Scotland chief executive steps down after 24 years
Rape Crisis Scotland chief executive Sandy Brindley is stepping down after 24 years at the organisation.
Sandy has been part of the Rape Crisis movement for more than three decades, starting as a volunteer support worker in Glasgow in 1994 before leaving to set up Rape Crisis Scotland in 2002.
Our response to Lord’s Advocate’s letter
The Lord Advocate has written to the Scottish Parliament’s criminal justice committee following the recent Supreme Court ruling.
We talk a lot about the rise of rape and sexual violence, let’s talk about how to stop it
As 16 Days begins, we’re reflecting on what needs to be done to tackle the rising prevalence of rape and sexual violence in Scotland and beyond.
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