People we’ve helped

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Anna's story

"Thank you so much. You don’t know how much it means to us to have this help, especially when we are going through…"

Ben’s story

"Victim Support Scotland has helped me every step of the way, from speaking to the police to get updates on the…"

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Murray’s story

Experience of suffering from an assault and antisocial behaviour

"I first got in touch with Victim Support Scotland after I’d reported the crime to the police. They referred me on to receive a call from the local team.…"

Jess’ story

Experience of recovering from physical, mental, and emotional abuse of a partner

"A woman needs to feel safe, a woman has to know that if she reports something, something will happen."

Danielle’s story

Experiences and concerns over the harms of passive racism

"Imagine hearing and experiencing all these things on a regularly basis, and how this might affect your self-worth. You might even try and change who you…"

Penelope’s story

Impact of experiencing several incidents of racial abuse

"I encourage anyone who has experienced racial hate crime to report incidents to the police and to seek support. You may feel as if the police won’t take…"

Malachi’s story

Impact of being a victim of a homophobic attack

"A few months later I was told that there was insufficient evidence to take forward the complaint, but that they were appreciative of my time. I did feel…"

International Women’s Day 2022 – Alison’s story

Discussion over the growing need to increase consideration for young victims of sexual abuse

This International Women’s Day we are sharing Alison’s story. Alison was the victim of a rape at a party aged 15. In her voice recording, she talks about…

Pete’s story

Impact of being a victim of stalking

"I would really advise anyone in a similar position as me to go and see Action Against Stalking or the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. Action Against Stalking really…"

Geri’s story

Increasing sensitivity when supporting trans victims of crime

"Geri from Glasgow has been the victim of a number of street crimes, and has had difficult experiences with the police."

Ann’s story

Impact of being a victim of sexual stalking and how her case changed legislation

"Ann Moulds is the founder of Action Against Stalking. She faced two years of vile photographs and threats of sexual violence sent to her home by the man…"