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to embed the First Responder training programme, developed through the national Equally Safe in Colleges and Universities programme of work. This work ensures that Scotland’s local violence against women organisations have a key role in

(GBV) through teacher training, education and culture change. 72 schools have now registered to implement ESAS. This represents a ?fth of Scottish secondary schools which we feel is good progress and involves a substantial number of sta? and

sentencing; • Mandatory training on sexual violence and trauma informed practice for police, COPFS staff, sheriffs and judges; • Review of consideration of bail conditions/restraining orders to prioritise the individual’s safety and

Rape crisis services in Orkney and Shetland will receive an extra £38,000 to increase their staff

Adequate resourcing and training for police and criminal justice professionals will therefore be essential to ensure that stalking is identified at the earliest opportunity, and for the potential impact of SPOs to be fully achieved. Many

informs RCS jus>ce sector training and policy posi>ons, ensuring both are centred around survivors’ lived experience. The Vic>ms, Witnesses and Jus>ce Reform (Scotland) Bill, presents a unique opportunity to impact on the jus>ce process and it

18. COPFS is providing training to staff regarding the necessary steps in response to a section 275 application. More detailed guidance, which will seek to address the various practical challenges which are likely to arise, is being prepared.

specialist trauma-informed training for everyone involved in the trial, including judges and lawyers. 4 ‘Handling Domestic Abuse Cases’ (2008) - Handling Domestic Abuse Cases: A Toolkit to Aid the Development of Specialist Approaches to

to address through rigorous training on trauma-informed communication, and strong leadership. The latter requires significant and systematic culture change. That it is more difficult to address only makes it more urgent. Multiple reports have now

of resources to support training and raising awarenees around Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). You can find out more about these (including details of training providers, e-learning and audio-visual resources such as the short animated film