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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We’re here – support over the festive period
We know that the festive period can be difficult for people impacted by crime - that's why we'll remain open right through Christmas and New Year.
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A Victim-Centred Approach to Justice in Scotland: Scoping and Modelling Project
This project, commissioned by Victim Support Scotland, sought to explore how a more victim-centred approach could be realised in Scotland's criminal justice system.
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Concern over impact of new early prisoner release bill as Scotland’s crime stats revealed
Victim Support Scotland has expressed concerns about the impact of the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill, which was passed by MSPs yesterday, in light of new crime statistics revealed by the Scottish Government.
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Victim Support Scotland voices concerns about Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill
Victim Support Scotland has voiced concerns about the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill.
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Media Reporting on Child Homicide – Victim Support Scotland Consultation Response
Victim Support Scotland's response to the Scottish Government consultation on Media Reporting on Child Homicide.
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Statement on Homicide in Scotland figures
Victim Support Scotland has released a statement in response to the Homicide in Scotland figures released by the Scottish Government.
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Statement on Police Scotland rape statistics
Victim Support Scotland has released a statement on the figures released by Police Scotland which show an increase in the number of rape cases reported within the last 6 months, alongside the launch of the latest 'That Guy' campaign.
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Statement on Scottish Government’s plans for Victim Notification Scheme reform.
Victim Support Scotland has released a statement on the Scottish Government's plans for reform of the Victim Notification Scheme.
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Statement on Scottish Government plans for long-term prisoner release
Victim Support Scotland has released a statement on the Scottish Government's plans for long-term prisoner release.
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Your Views Needed – Media Reporting on Child Homicide Victims
We are encouraging people to respond to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Media Reporting on Child Homicide Victims.
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Victim Support Scotland Annual Report 2023/24
Victim Support Scotland has issued its Annual Report and Accounts for the 2023/24 financial year.
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Statement on removal of under-18s from Scotland’s young offender institutions
Victim Support Scotland has released a statement commenting on the news that all under-18s have been removed from Scotland's young offender institutions.
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