Women in leadership at VSS
At VSS, our work is all about putting victims and witnesses first. This International Women’s Day we are celebrating the women throughout VSS who rise…
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Hate Crime Toolkit
The Hate Crime Toolkit is one of the first of its kind in Scotland, and will be available for anyone who may be affected by hate crime, and includes guidance…
Emotional support for victims of domestic abuse
Being a victim of abuse or violence can affect your physical, emotional and mental health and wellbeing, as well as that of your family and friends.
Giving evidence in court
If you are going to court, Victim Support Scotland can guide you through the process by helping you understand what to expect, as well as helping to organise…
VSS chief executive attends Buckingham Palace
This week VSS CEO Kate visited Buckingham Palace for a reception hosted by the Queen Consort to mark the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Violence…
Official domestic abuse statistics released for 2021-22
The Scottish Government have today released statistics surrounding the number of domestic abuse incidents recorded by Police Scotland in 2021-22.
EAF – Helping women and girls to escape abuse and violence
Victim Support Scotland is here to support anyone who may be affected by domestic abuse, whether or not a crime has been recorded to the police.
16 Days of Action – the picture in Scotland
Police Scotland recorded 65,251 incidents of domestic abuse in 2020-21, an increase of 4% compared to the previous year. This is the fifth year in a row…
Black History Month 2022
Hate Crime Awareness Week 2022 coincides with #BlackHistoryMonth, a celebration of the contributions of black people to communities across Scotland. While…
Statement: Not Proven verdict
The Scottish Government has published an independent analysis of the responses to the public consultation on the not proven verdict and related reforms…
HUSH project
Launched at Many Studios in Glasgow, HUSH was developed jointly by Victim Support Scotland’s Support for Families Bereaved by Crime service, and families…
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