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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.
Corroboration - Rape Crisis Scotland Briefing Paper
In July 2012, the Scottish Government issued a consultation paper ‘Reforming Scots Criminal Law & Practice: The Carloway Report’. The consultation paper seeks views on the Scottish Government’s plans to reform the law following on from Lord Carloway’s review of key aspects of Scottish criminal law and practice. The deadline for responses is the 5th October 2012. Rape Crisis Scotland has produced a Briefing Paper outlining the reasons for our support for the removal the requirement for corroboration.You can download the Briefing paper here.
Corroboration
Rape Crisis Scotland welcomes the Scottish Government's proposal to end the requirement for corroboration in Scotland. You can download our press statement here.
Improving access to services for deaf survivors of sexual violence
Rape Crisis Scotland, Deaf Connections and Wise Women are holding an event on 2nd October on ‘Improving access to services for deaf survivors of sexual violence’.
This event will allow attendees to:
- Learn about the work of Rape Crisis Scotland
- Learn about how Deaf women can get help
- Talk and support in a safe, women only space
- Tell us what we can do to improve our service
Where: Deaf Connections, 100 Norfolk Street, Glasgow
When: Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Time: 11am-1pm
Lunch and refreshments provided
If you wish to attend this event, you must book your place. To book your place:
Email: Sandie.barton@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
SMS: 07900 034079
Minicom: 0141 353 3091
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- Remembering Tansy Main
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- Changes announced by the Sottish Government to the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill
- Landmark judgment on corroboration in sexual offence cases
