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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.
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.
Highlighting the role of Trustees at VSS
Trustees play a vital role in helping charities, like VSS, thrive.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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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