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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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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Joint Statement on Long-term Prisoner Release
Victim Support Scotland has joined Scottish Women's Aid, Rape Crisis Scotland and ASSIST in issuing a statement on the planned Long-term Release of Prisoners in Scotland.
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Media Reporting of Child Homicide Victims
Victim Support Scotland welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Media Reporting of Child Homicide Victims.
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Emergency Early Release
Victim Support Scotland can help you find out if the prisoner in your case will be released as part of Emergency Early Release regulations announced in June 2024.
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