 Prevention Network News
Journey to Justice: Scottish Women's Aid Annual Conference. February 14th. The conference will focus on changes and developments to access to justice for women, children and young people living with domestic abuse. More info and how to book, available here.
UNODC Justice Section call for recommendations and best practices on gender-related killings of women and girls. Contributions will be used in preparing a background paper for the open-ended expert group meeting which will discuss the issue this November in Bangkok. Deadline Feb 15th. More information available here.
Glasgow University BA Childhood Practice - Application now open. The application process for the above programme is now open. Anyone interested in applying for this programme should return the attached application from by 28th February 2014. More information available here.
Final vote on equal marriage in Scotland will take place on Feb 4th. Stonewall is urging people to contact their MSP's to say 'I Do'. More information here.
Safe Space: Opening Pandora’s Box Training - Dissociation/Self Injury/Eating Distress. CPD accredited 2-day workshop in March offering advanced level training suitable for those who are accustomed to working with complex issues. More information available here.
VAW in the Media
Plan to scrap Edinburgh 'sex' sauna licences considered. Proposals to scrap the licensing of saunas and massage parlours in Edinburgh will be considered by councillors on Monday Feb 3rd. Edinburgh is the only Scottish city to operate a licensing scheme, part of its tolerant approach to the sex trade. Full sotry available here.
Cuts leave rape crisis centre under threat. The Edinburgh Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre is battling to survive funding cuts at a time when reported rapes in Scotland have shot to shocking new levels. Full story available here.
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