Victim Support Scotland's Manifesto for 2026 Scottish Parliament Election
Our manifesto reflects the main things we will be asking MSPs to consider ahead of the upcoming Scottish Parliamentary elections.
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Victim Support Scotland launches new domestic abuse service in Inverness
The Whole Family Wellbeing Fund has provided a new financial stream to support male and trans people impacted by domestic abuse.
Victim Support Scotland welcomes Interim Chief Executive
Victim Support Scotland (VSS) has appointed Debbie Adams as Interim Chief Executive.
Support over the festive period
Crime doesn’t stop over Christmas, so neither does Victim Support Scotland.
We will remain open over the holiday festive period and available to support…
Emergency early release – how to find out if a prisoner is going to be released and access support
Support and information if you've been impacted by the early release of a prisoner.
New video launched - why not proven needs to be abolished
VSS has launched a new video highlighting the experience of people impacted by the not proven verdict.
Unjust, unfair and confusing: Why we must abolish 'Not Proven'
Kate Wallace explains why Scotland's Not Proven verdict needs to be abolished.
How to opt out of UK Emergency Alerts
Find out how to turn off UK Emergency Alerts on your phone, and support for domestic abuse victims.
Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission's Call for Views
This is Victim Support Scotland's Response to the Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission's Call for Views. Victim Support Scotland will also be directly…
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