 Prevention Network News
Side by Side: Three legged race. Help raise money for organisations working to prevent violence against women. As part of 16 Days of Action, White Ribbon Scotland, Scottish Women's Aid, Edinburgh Hollaback! Zero Tolerance and other partners to hold the first 'Side by Side' event in Scotland on Dec 3. More info and how to get involved here.
Rape Crisis Scotland is looking for feedback on the kind of evidence being used in sexual crime cases. If you have been a victim of a sexual crime and the case went to court they would like to hear from you. Fill in the survey here.
16 Days of Action on Violence Against Women Campaign West Lothian. A pdf of activities happening in West Lothian for 16 Days of Action. For more information and to book, click here.
The Write to End Violence Against Women Awards shortlist announced. With the event happening Tuesday November 12th, the judging panel has shotlisted five nominees in each category. Read the articles here.
LGBT Student Network Project Recruitment. LGBT Student Network are currently looking for young people, under 25, who are NOT a current service user of LGBT Youth Scotland and who can spare a few hours each month to participate in a steering group for a peer research project. More information and how to get involved here.
SAVE THE DATE – “Journey to Justice” Scottish Women’s Aid Annual Conference. 14th February 2014, Grosvenor Hilton, Edinburgh. Further information and a booking form will be available from late November/early December – in the meantime, please save the date!
Research of the Month
Every month we select one piece of research we think you shouldn’t miss, and give a brief description with details on how to access it.
Young people’s knowledge and understanding about sexual health and blood borne viruses: Aimed to ascertain how often young people have been taught about sexual health; what their understanding is; and how they think they will use this understanding in the future. Read our summary here.
VAW in the Media
Work for free until the end of the year? Maybe she will... The TUC says women are earning, on average, 15 per cent less than men which means Nov 7th - Equal Pay Day - is the last day the average woman will be paid for her labours compared to male colleagues.
Just one-third of stalking cases end in conviction. FEWER than one-third of the 1400 people reported for alleged stalking in Scotland have been convicted since the flagship legislation came into force three years ago. Read the full article here.
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