We are recruiting for Trustees (Volunteers)

We are currently recruiting for Trustees to join our Board.

• Are you committed to supporting the work of a specialist service for survivors of sexual violence?
• Do you have skills in (or would like to develop skills in) leadership, governance, strategy development, finance, human resources, communications, decision-making and more?
• Have a minimum of five hours per month to spare?

We want to hear from you!

We are keen to promote diversity and welcome applications from women of diverse backgrounds.  We are also keen to encourage women with an interest, and/or skills and experience, in finance and fundraising to apply.  No previous experience of being on a Board is required as induction and training will be provided.  Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like more information, or a recruitment pack, please Contact us

Young Shetlander presents survey results on perceptions of sexual violence

Gracie Gowans-Little, a high-school graduate, has compiled her findings for a Social Science Baccalaureate project started while in S6. The “Perceptions of sexual violence in Shetland” project was created out of a genuine interest in the topic and a gap within the research sphere.

Gracie says she “wanted to raise awareness about sexual violence in Shetland due to the culturing of silencing survivors and challenging social norms.”

There were 325 responses to her online survey which informed the depth of this project.

Information on Spiking

We're aware there's been a lot of concern and conversation about spiking in Shetland recently. While we cannot comment on individual cases, for anyone concerned about spiking, we have compiled some information that we hope helps to inform people about this issue and how you can help prevent it and keep those affected safe from further harm.

ABOUT SPIKING

Spiking is the colloquial term for when a person is drugged without their knowledge or consent. People may spike others for many reasons, including to humiliate; to assert power; to show off to others; and/or to enable further crimes such as theft, sexual assault, and rape.