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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

Rape Crisis Scotland conference

Rape Crisis Scotland will he holding conference in Glasgow on 8th October.

The conference, entitled “Transforming a Rape Culture” will look at campaigning on sexual violence. Research reveals alarmingly high levels of woman blaming attitudes to rape. The Haven's "Wake Up To Rape" report in 2010, based on interviews wiith over 1000 people, found that more than half held victims responsible in some circumstances. Twenty eight percent of those interviewed believed that "provocative" dress meant that women were to some extent responsible.

Prevention campaigns on rape have historically been aimed at what women can do to prevent or avoid rape. Recent years have seen a welcome shift towards highlighting the need for a change in public attitudes and to focus on perpetrators and potential perpetrators. This conference will provide an opportunity to hear more about different campaigns on sexual violence, and consider further action in this area.

You can see the Conference Programme 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.