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National Stalking Awareness Day - New Resources on Stalking

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