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Shetland Rape Crisis wins £2000 in Tesco Bags of Help Scheme
The staff, board and volunteers of Shetland Rape Crisis would like to say a huge thank you to Tesco Lerwick for supporting us via their Bags of Help scheme, and an especially massive thank you to everyone who voted for our project!
We were very happy to receive £2000 which will be used to create a bee-friendly, sensory garden at our centre for survivors of sexual violence in Shetland.
If you would like to continue supporting our vital services over the festive period, you can donate direct to us on Facebook, send us something from our Amazon Wishlist, or email us at contact@shetlandrapecrisis.scot to discuss volunteering opportunities, including on the Board.
Festive Opening Hours
Please note, our centre will be closed for the holidays from Monday 23rd December 2019 and will re-open again on Monday 6th January 2020.
If you are in need of urgent support during this time, the Rape Crisis Scotland National Helpline will be open every day over the festive season on 08088 01 03 02.
Please also be aware that, due to staffing restrictions, the Helpline hours are reduced to 7pm-11pm (instead of the usual 6pm-midnight) on 24th-29th December and 1st Jan.
Shetland Rape Crisis sheds light on gender-based violence during annual 16 Days of Activism Campaign
Shetland Rape Crisis is preparing for our biggest 16 Days of Activism Campaign yet, beginning on Thursday 21st November, four days before the official launch of the global campaign, and running up until Tuesday 10th December. This year’s 16 Days will be under the motto of #OrangetheWorld and #GenerationEquality.
Media highlights lack of Shetland forensic provision
Today the Daily Record highlights the lack of on island forensic provision. The workers in Shetland and Orkney Rape Crisis highlight how this impacts on survivors and the need to push for change. Read more here
New Annual Report Published
Rape Crisis Scotland has published the latest annual report which outlines the work undertaken in Scotland in 2015-16 and marks the 40th year of the Rape Crisis movement in Scotland. The report highlights the development of 3 new Rape Crisis Services including Shetland, and details the ambitions for moving forward. You can read more here
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