 Network update
Evaluation & Funding Days
We are organising two national development days for members to share best practice and improve our approach to evaluation and fundraising for prevention projects. We want your input
Media reporting on VAW - your examples
We are working with Scottish Women's Aid to produce a protocol for journalists on reporting on VAW issues. We want to challenge poor reporting which blames the woman, or perpetuates myths and celebrate good reporting which highlights the root causes of violence. Please send us your local examples of good and bad reporting of domestic abuse, rape, prostitution or other forms of VAW to include as case studies.
News
Save the Women’s Support Project
The WSP is facing fund cuts and has launched a funding appeal, based on individual giving, to secure the future of the project. Further info.
Men in Scotland Petition
The Scottish Parliament Public Petitions Committee is currently considering a petition (PE1307) on male victims of domestic abuse. Read the notes on the petition and the Scottish Parliament Information Centre briefing.
Your Voice Is Free Theatre Launch
ELSAS and EWRSAC have launched an exciting and dynamic new drama project for communities affected by gender-based violence in East Lothian. Further info
Highland Draft Guidelines Consultation
Comment on draft ‘Responding to Violence Against Women: Multi-Agency Guidelines for Staff’.
Policy update
Stalking to be criminalised
The Scottish Government is considering amending the Criminal Justice and Licensing Bill to ensure greater legal protection for victims of stalking. Further info.
Guidance for Coordinated Working on VAW
The Scottish Government has published new guidance: 'A Partnership Approach to Tackling Violence Against Women in Scotland: Guidance for Multi-Agency Partnerships'.
Training
Feb: EWRASAC Awareness Raising , Supporting Survivors, and Legal Issues.
Feb 23rd: Womens Support Project Anti-Porn training
Feb and May: SWA and Queen Margaret University Accredited Learning Opportunity – Gender Justice, Masculinities & Violence
March 4th: Amina Faith, Culture & Honour – Domestic Abuse Training
March- June: Midlothian Multi-Agency Training Programme Domestic Abuse; Awareness & Understanding and Children, Young People and the Impact of Domestic Abuse
See our events calender for lots more training and other events.
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