Families of knife crime victims speak out to call for change
Three people who have lost a family member to knife crime have shared their stories and made a call for change in how knife crime is dealt with in Scotland.
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Statement on violence against women and girls debate in Scottish Parliament
Victim Support Scotland issued a statement following a debate about tackling violence against women and girls in Scottish Parliament on 15th September…
Victim Support Scotland launches new 5-year strategy to meet changing needs of people impacted by crime
Victim Support Scotland has unveiled a new 5-year strategy setting out its aims for supporting victims of crime in a rapidly changing justice landscape.
Victim Support Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service launch new partnership to help victims of crime in Grampian
A new partnership between VSS and the Scottish Ambulance Service will help patients access support after crime.
Lockerbie Trial Postponed - Support is Available
The Lockerbie bombing trial has been postponed for the third time. Support is available for people affected.
Comment on sentencing in Kayden Moy murder trial
Victim Support Scotland has issued the below statements following the sentencing of three teenagers for the murder of Kayden Moy in May 2025.
Become a Trustee with Victim Support Scotland
Could you be our next Trustee at Victim Support Scotland?
If you are looking for a Trustee role that makes a real difference, VSS might be the right role…
Victim Support Scotland: Statement on proposed prison reforms
On 25 June 2026, Cabinet Secretary for Justice Neil Gray announced proposed reforms aimed at reducing the prison population.
Debbie Adams, Interim Chief…
Victim Support Scotland appoints new Chief Executive
Victim Support Scotland has appointed its new Chief Executive to lead the next phase of its development. Carolyn McLeod joins the organisation from the…
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Victim Support Scotland campaign wins Scottish Charity Award
Victim Support Scotland was honoured to receive the award for Campaign of the Year at the Scottish Charity Awards 2026.The campaign we were nominated for…
Skydiving for Victim Support Scotland
As a charity, we are always incredibly grateful when people get in touch to let us know they are fundraising for us. It is especially impressive when it…
Meet our volunteers: Pierluisa
As part of Volunteers' Week, we are getting to know some of our volunteers from across Scotland.
Pierluisa is a volunteer in our Hamilton team, and she…
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