Rape crisis charity sees rise in people seeking support
Shetland Rape Crisis (SRC) supported 68 victims of sexual violence in the last year – a rise of 17 over the previous year. The charity…
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Folk urged to join walk to end gender-based violence
Shetland Rape Crisis’ young activists group are urging folk to join them on a #WisToo walk to end gender-based violence next month.
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Sexual crimes hit ten-year high in isles
The number of recorded sexual crimes in Shetland has hit a ten-year high. According to new figures from National Records of Scotland (NRS), 56 sexual…
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Teenager compiles powerful accounts of sexual misconduct in Shetland
A teenager has compiled a “powerful” and “devastating” document that brings together more than 60 stories of sexual violence in Shetland.
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Votes sought for community justice projects
An invitation is being made this weekend for people to vote for projects that aim to prevent crime.
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