News and blogs from Victim Support Scotland
News and stories from Victim Support Scotland about our vital support work and what we think about key issues concerning victims and witnesses in Scotland.
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Victims’ charity seeks support to uphold victims’ rights
Victim Support Scotland, Scotland’s leading national charity for victims, is urging MSPs to consider victim support and information needs in the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill as the debate of Stage 3 of the Bill approaches on 24 April.
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Join Victim Support Scotland as a charity Trustee
Are you an exceptional leader, ambitious for change to improve victims’ and witnesses’ experiences of the criminal justice system? Leading charity VSS is looking for high calibre and committed professionals to join our Board of Trustees.
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The importance of feedback
We always seek to hear from individuals affected by crime about their experiences with our services. This is crucial to ongoing learning and improvement within our work and in informing others about how our support can make a difference. We particularly encourage those who have experienced harm caused by children and young people under 18 to share their views.
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Minister goes to court to learn about services for victims and witnesses
As part of Victims’ Awareness Week, Minister for Victims and Community Safety Siobhian Brown visited Edinburgh Sheriff Court for a familiarisation visit.
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Bex’s story
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Campaign launches to support more victims of crime – press release
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Student Volunteering Week – Priya’s story
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Student Volunteering Week – Anna’s story
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Victim support organisations sign open letter calling for anonymity for children who die as a result of crime
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Over 60 families bereaved by crime in Scotland sign open letter calling for change in law to protect child victims of murder
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Victims and Witnesses – Joint Protocol
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2023 – look back
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