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 of hate crime need to have their voices heard
This article by our Chief Executive Kate Wallace argues why more must be done to support victims of hate crime.
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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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2023 – look back
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The cost of living crisis
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The impact Christmas can have on people affected by crime
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Increase in crime over Christmas
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How to cope with difficult feelings at Christmas
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Ian’s story
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Comment on new Risk Management Authority report
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Murray’s* story
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Susan’s story
Susan was supported by Victim Support Scotland immediately after reporting a crime and when giving evidence as a witness in court. She talks about her experience of being supported by Victim Support Scotland before, during and after the trial.
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Emotional support for victims of domestic abuse
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