Service providers like Orkney Women’s Aid and similar organisations saw an increase in demand.
How Did Lockdown Affect Organisations Supporting Victims of Domestic Abuse?
Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence During #Covid
“The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a significant rise in gender-based violence and increased risks of harm for domestic-abuse survivors due to restrictions on movement and an increase in social isolation.” Professor Pedersen
Men and women. Women and men
This week we have possibly the most difficult subject to approach, the murder of a lovely young woman full of life and promise by a sexual predator.
#16Days of Action #peediebirds
White Ribbon Orkney has recently been set up. It campaigns to involve more men in helping to address violence against women.
White Ribbon Orkney #16Days
More than 13 organisations across the Highlands and Islands are jointly campaigning to raise awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence and how it affects people in our local communities.
Rise in Scotland’s Reported Domestic Abuse Cases #Orangetheworld
According to a recent Police Scotland report, in 2021 so far, 34,103 incidents of domestic abuse have been recorded in Scotland, up 7.6% on the previous 12 months.
‘Orange the World’ St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall
To mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall was lit up in orange
Scotland’s Smacking Ban Comes Into Force
“I am extremely proud to have taken a Bill through parliament that will have such a positive effect on the lives of Scotland’s children.”
Living With Domestic Violence: My Story
“I’ll never know what made him snap”
Living With Domestic Violence: My Story
“I’ll never know what made him snap”
