News & blogs

As part of Volunteers' Week, we are getting to know some of our volunteers from across Scotland. Pierluisa is a volunteer in our Hamilton team, and she…

Volunteers play a vital role at Victim Support Scotland. They support people impacted by crime in communities throughout Scotland - talking through their…

Volunteers are the foundation of what we do at VSS. Volunteers' Week is the perfect time to celebrate and recognise them, as well as get to know them a…

Volunteers are at the heart of Victim Support Scotland. They come from all walks of life, with our volunteer roles designed to flexibly fit into any lifestyle.  Jacqui…

Victim Support Scotland (VSS) and Scottish Women’s Aid have announced a new service that will support people who have been impacted by domestic abuse within…

In Scotland, adults who have been found guilty of a crime can receive different types of prison sentences (also known as custodial sentences). These include:…

We are delighted that a team of people are running the London Marathon for VSS this year, raising vital funds that will directly support people impacted…

Victim Support Scotland’s new national antisocial behaviour (ASB) initiative is designed to strengthen how Scotland’s private rented sector recognises,…

Victim Support Scotland have welcomed the announcement of a new Scottish Government consultation that will seek views on what can be done to prevent and…

Victim Support Scotland has launched a new video to help raise awareness of the impact of romance fraud. The video is part of this year's Victims' Awareness…

The focus for Victims' Awareness Week 2026 is on cyber crime - what it is, how it can be tackled, and what support is out there for people who have been…

Victim Support Scotland is launching a new campaign to raise awareness of cyber crime, which has risen by 83% in five years (2019-2024)*. The campaign…