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New guidance for tackling gender-based violence in schools launched

A whole school framework for preventing and responding to gender-based violence has been launched today by the Scottish Government. It was developed collaboratively by the Gender-Based Violence in Schools Working Group co-chaired by Rape Crisis Scotland, Zero Tolerance and the Scottish Government. This launch of this first ever national approach to tackling gender-based violence in schools is a major step and we hope it will help make schools safer places for every child and young person in Scotland.

Funding extended for essential Rape Crisis services

We are delighted that vital funding has been extended for ten Rape Crisis Centres. This funding, which was due to expire at the end of March, will safeguard the posts for some of the specialist Rape Crisis workers, who deliver crucial frontline support services to survivors of sexual violence, for a further 12 months.

The funding will help Rape Crisis Centres across Scotland to continue to provide specialist support to survivors of sexual violence that can be truly lifesaving.

Our statement on the conclusion of the Emma Caldwell trial

The murder of Emma Caldwell was an appalling crime. Our thoughts are with Emma’s family and loved ones at this very difficult time. Our thoughts are also with the survivors of the sexual crimes which were committed by this perpetrator. We would like to pay tribute to the courage they demonstrated in coming forward and giving evidence in the trial.

Pilot scheme launched for survivors to access court transcripts for free

Survivors have campaigned for years for court transcripts from sexual offence cases to be made freely available to survivors. Today, the Scottish Government has announced details of a pilot scheme which will give survivors free access to their transcripts. This is a hugely significant step and is thanks to the tireless work of survivors who have been campaigning on this issue for years.

Until now, survivors of sexual violence had to pay very high fees, that were simply out of reach for many, to access court transcripts. These transcripts can help survivors have a full picture of what was said in court about their case, often including very personal details about their lives. Obtaining a transcript allows a survivor to see in black and white exactly what happened throughout the trial. Currently, many survivors are left without this after their case has concluded.

Our statement on the ongoing employment tribunal concerning Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre

As a national organisation working to end sexual violence, Rape Crisis Scotland works with a network of 17 member Rape Crisis Centres across Scotland. Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre is an autonomous member centre and as such, Rape Crisis Scotland was not involved in any of the circumstances leading to the tribunal and cannot comment on the proceedings, which are ongoing.

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