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We Are Still Here For You
We understand that it is a very difficult time for everyone right now, particularly for survivors of sexual violence.
The vast majority of people who experience sexual violence are affected by someone known to them, often within their own family or by their own partner/spouse. This means that some people in Shetland are currently stuck at home with their perpetrators for a prolonged and indefinite time and therefore may be experiencing increased ongoing abuse.
SRC Thanks Government for Increased Support
Grants from the Scottish Government’s Communities Fund have been made to Rape Crisis Scotland and Scottish Women's Aid to ensure that access to these key support services is maintained and victims still have access to methods of reporting crimes during the crisis, including using online video platforms, text messaging and phone calls.
Scottish Women’s Aid will receive £1.35 million over six months and Rape Crisis Scotland will receive £226,309 over six months.
Service Changes In Light of Coronavirus / Covid-19
Shetland Rape Crisis takes the health and well-being of staff, volunteers, and service users very seriously.
Therefore, in light of the escalating public health crisis related to coronavirus/covid-19 we have taken steps to ensure that our service users continue to have safe access to support while at the same time maintaining our duty of care to workers.
Tonne of Support for Shetland Rape Crisis & Smalls For All
Shetland Rape Crisis, with the support of Aith Charity Shop, the Why Waste? Shop in Lerwick, Dunrossness School, and Unst Leisure Centre and School, has received donations of over 1000 bras and almost 300 pairs of pants to give to the Scottish Charity, Smalls For All, this January.
During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence late last year, Shetland Rape Crisis launched a collection campaign under the theme #Generation Equality. This brought in donations from all over the Isles to be sent to Smalls For All, who collect and distribute underwear to help women and children in Africa and the UK.
Shetland Rape Crisis Publishes Annual Report for 2018/19
Shetland Rape Crisis has published its first annual report as an independent charity outlining its activities for 2018/19.
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