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Victim Support Scotland

@VSScotland

Voluntary organisation providing emotional support, practical help & essential info to victims, witnesses and others affected by crime.

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As draws to a close, VSS will continue to support domestic abuse victims emotionally and practically. We support all victims of domestic abuse, in court and in their communities.

To find out more and self refer, go to: victimsupport.scot/self-referral/

As #16DaysofAction draws to a close, VSS will continue to support domestic abuse victims emotionally and practically. We support all victims of domestic abuse, in court and in their communities. To find out more and self refer, go to: victimsupport.scot/self-referral/
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The Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland gives people the right to ask about thetheir partner's background. It also allows concerned relatives and friends the right to ask about someone’s partner.



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Thank you to Jess & Bethany from Victim Support Scotland who delivered a very informative session to our Criminology classes on the work of Victim Support and the impacts of crime. Our learners found the session very helpful for their learning 😊! Oldmachar Academy OldmacharBCSO OMA Humanities & Oracy

Thank you to Jess & Bethany from @VSScotland who delivered a very informative session to our Criminology classes on the work of Victim Support and the impacts of crime. Our learners found the session very helpful for their learning 😊! @oldmachar @OldmacharBCSO @OMAHumanities
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Two of our Support Co-Ordinators attended EIS_SouthLanarkshireCollege yesterday to promote VSS services during the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.

We spoke to lots of students about the service and received several referrals.

Two of our Support Co-Ordinators attended @EIS_SLC yesterday to promote VSS services during the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. We spoke to lots of students about the service and received several referrals. #16DaysofAction
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A new approach aimed at reducing domestic abuse-related homicides and suicides has received overwhelming backing.

The proposals would help to identify what lessons can be learned and applied following such deaths so further tragedies may be prevented.

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A new approach aimed at reducing domestic abuse-related homicides and suicides has received overwhelming backing. The proposals would help to identify what lessons can be learned and applied following such deaths so further tragedies may be prevented. ➡️ow.ly/QNXK50QfWiE
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We work productively with partners throughout Scotland to ensure our services make a lasting and positive impact on the lives of women and children affected by abuse and violence.

Click below to find out more.

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Feedback helps us to shape our services so we can best support people affected by crime, and advocate for changes to the criminal justice system.

Find out more here: victimsupport.scot/how-you-can-he…

Feedback helps us to shape our services so we can best support people affected by crime, and advocate for changes to the criminal justice system. Find out more here: victimsupport.scot/how-you-can-he… #16DaysofAction
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We are always looking for volunteers to help us to support people affected by domestic abuse in communities and courts across Scotland.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity, go to victimsupport.scot/volunteertoday to find out more.

We are always looking for volunteers to help us to support people affected by domestic abuse in communities and courts across Scotland. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity, go to victimsupport.scot/volunteertoday to find out more. #16DaysofAction
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Improving support for victims and survivors of crime is a priority for Scottish Government.

During , Justice Secretary Angela Constance co-chaired the Victims Taskforce to hear about progress that has been made to improve victims’ experiences of the justice system.

Improving support for victims and survivors of crime is a priority for @scotgov. During #16DaysOfActivism, Justice Secretary @AConstance23 co-chaired the Victims Taskforce to hear about progress that has been made to improve victims’ experiences of the justice system.
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Giving evidence in a domestic abuse trial can be daunting. Victim Support Scotland is here to support you ahead of a trial where you will need to give evidence, while at court and after the trial has concluded.

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We have concerns that the proposals in the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill will negatively affect women and girls who are victims of domestic abuse where the perpetrator is under 18.

We have concerns that the proposals in the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill will negatively affect women and girls who are victims of domestic abuse where the perpetrator is under 18. #16DaysofAction
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Paula* was the victim of domestic abuse several years ago. After reporting it to the police, she details her experience of how the criminal justice system dealt with her case of historic domestic abuse, and the changes that need to happen.

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The VSS team in Aberdeen braved the cold on Saturday evening to take part in the Reclaim the Night march, raising awareness of violence against women and girls, and campaigning for safer streets in Aberdeen and Scotland.

The VSS team in Aberdeen braved the cold on Saturday evening to take part in the Reclaim the Night march, raising awareness of violence against women and girls, and campaigning for safer streets in Aberdeen and Scotland. #16DaysofAction
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Our Emergency Assistance Fund can help fund you to leave an abusive relationship and furnish a new home where you will feel safe and supported.

Find out more: victimsupport.scot/vss-eaf/

Our Emergency Assistance Fund can help fund you to leave an abusive relationship and furnish a new home where you will feel safe and supported. Find out more: victimsupport.scot/vss-eaf/ #16DaysofAction
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Today marks the beginning of 16 Days of Action against violence against woman and girls and domestic abuse.

If you have been affected by domestic abuse or violence, we are here for you. Phone our helpline on 0800 160 1985 or go to victimsupport.scot for webchat.

Today marks the beginning of 16 Days of Action against violence against woman and girls and domestic abuse. If you have been affected by domestic abuse or violence, we are here for you. Phone our helpline on 0800 160 1985 or go to victimsupport.scot for webchat.
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