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December 2011

The Prevention Network brings together professionals and activists from across Scotland working to prevent men’s violence against women to share expertise, information and good practice.

Due to the Christmas break this newsletter will cover both December and January.


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Zero Tolerance's Employer's PACT launched. Encouraging employers to challenge violence against women.

Prevention Briefing: A comprehensive insight into Primary Prevention in Scotland.

Feminist calendar in aid of the Women's Support Project. Rape Crisis Scotland has produced a vibrant calendar to raise funds for a vital service in Glasgow. Get one.


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Domestic Abuse Court to be Piloted in Edinburgh. Jenny Kemp of Zero Tolerance speaks about the importance of specialist courts in Scotland.

Violence against Women debate at Scottish Parliament. The motion focused on the importance of prevention and early intervention.

Human Trafficking in Scotland: Trafficked people being treated as criminals, says report.

Scottish rape conviction rate doubles: New laws clarifying the definitions of rape and consent has resulted in the rise in convictions in rape trials.

Forced Marriage, Scotland: New Forced marriage law comes into effect in Scotland.

Call for evidence: Inquiry into Child Sexual Exploitation in Gangs

'Honour' crime: Police Statistics reveal a sharp rise in 'honour' crimes in the UK. 

Women in Protests: “Participation reflects a desire for change" says UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women


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See our calendar for training delivered by Scottish Women's Aid and Shakti in the New Year.

 

   
 
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