 Network update
Seeking VAW researchers
To build connections between VAW researchers and practitioners we will be launching a new online directory of VAW researchers. If you’re a researcher join the research hub
Commercial Sexual Exploitation DVD steering group
The Women’s Support Project and Zero Tolerance are developing a DVD resource on Commercial Sexual Exploitation. We are seeking expressions of interest from network members to join a small short life steering group to develop the resource. Further info
Evaluation and Funding Development Days
Book your place now at our free members’ events with sessions from Evaluation Support Scotland, Scottish Government, Voluntary Action Fund, the Big Lottery and more. Book now
News
Male domestic abuse line
The Scottish Government is funding a new service to support men who are abused by their partners.
First Welsh VAW strategy
Read the Welsh women’s sector response
Scottish men urged to tackle VAW as a ‘men’s issue’
Jackson Katz, an American specialist on gender violence prevention with men and boys, spoke at events in Scotland. Read more from White Ribbon Scotland
Lothian and Borders Launch Out of Sight Out of Mind
The campaign raises awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people’s experience of domestic abuse.
Highland: Education Gender Equality Policy
This policy includes an action plan covering issues including VAW and occupational segregation.
Policy update
Criminal Justice and Licensing Bill
Anti-stalking amendment
Write to the Clerk of the Justice Committee to support Rhoda Grant’s amendment which would create an offence of stalking.
Criminalising demand amendment
View the oral and written evidence submitted on criminalising the buyers of sex and download a petition to show your support.
National Domestic Abuse Delivery Plan
Read the implementation report for an account of programme developments since the launch of the Delivery Plan in June 2008.
Training
April 14 SWA Children's Experiences Of Domestic Abuse
April 23 Female Genital Mutilation Training - Cultural Competence & Guidance Procedures for Professionals
April 29 & 30 FDASAP Gender Based Violence 2 Days
May 1 & 8 Safe Space Insidious impact/vicarious trauma
May 6 Shakti Training: Domestic Abuse and BME Women and their Children Training, Edinburgh
May 12 Lothian Violence Against Women Training Consortium – Domestic Abuse Awareness Level 1
May 13 & 14 FDASAP Gender Based Violence 2 days
May 22 & 29 Dissociation/Self-injury/Eating Distress
May 24 FDASAP Children and Young People’s Experiences of Domestic Abuse
May 27 SWA Training Day: Asking the Question, Dealing with the Response
June 2 EWRASAC Awareness Raising Course
June 3 SWA Training Day: Young Women’s Experiences of Abuse in Intimate Relationships
June 3 & 24 Shakti Training: Domestic Abuse and BME Women and their Children Training, Edinburgh
June 7 SWA Training Day: Mothering Through Domestic Abuse
June 9 Lothian VAW Consortium Children, Young People & Impact of Domestic Abuse Level 2
June 21 FDASAP Children and Young People’s Experiences of Domestic Abuse
June 29 & 30 FDASAP Gender Based Violence 2 days
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