News
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.
The Way Forward: forthcoming conference
Archway Glasgow and Rape Crisis Scotland are holding a joint conference on 8th February 2012.
Entitled "The Way Forward: responding to the needs of rape survivors", the conference aims to reflect on rape and sexual assault service provision, to highlight successes and point the way ahead for the future. The day will provide an opportunity to facilitate a better understanding of what strategies and approaches are most effective in dealing with sexual assault in Scotland, and look at development of services.
The conference is open to all who work in or are interested in rape and sexual assault services in Scotland. You can download a conference flyer here. The conference is free, and will take place at the Radisson Hotel, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL on Wednesday 8th February 2012 between 9am and 4.30pm.
New issue of Rape Crisis News
A pdf of the latest issue of Rape Crisis News is now available. You can see this at here
Silence - video
"Silence" is a short documentary film narrated through personal experience of partner rape, and reveals the wider implications of rape myths. You can see the film at : www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVy18zK-ULw
Feminist calendar in aid of the Women's Support Project
Rape Crisis Scotland has produced a calendar to raise funds for a vital service in Glasgow. The calendar features vibrant feminist graffiti art and inspiring quotes for every month of 2012.
Every calendar purchased will help to safeguard the future of the Women's Support Project, to whom all proceeds will be donated.
RSSLatest posts
- Remembering Tansy Main
- Sex crimes in Scotland reach second-highest level in 54 years
- RCS calls for the Scottish Government and MSPs to work together to introduce key legislation for survivors of sexual crime
- Changes announced by the Sottish Government to the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill
- Landmark judgment on corroboration in sexual offence cases
