Children abused in residential care provided by Marist Brothers
Children were abused in residential care provided by the Marist Brothers at St Columba’s College, Largs, and St Joseph’s College, Dumfries between 1950 and 1981, the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry has found.
The Inquiry examined the provision of residential care systems at the boarding schools, the policies and procedures in place, how these were applied [...]
Scottish government pledges to go ahead with children’s rights legislation while abiding by court ruling
Ministers have pledged that landmark children’s rights legislation will go ahead.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the Scottish Government remained committed to incorporating the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into domestic law to the maximum extent possible.
While Scottish Parliament unanimously backed The UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill in March, it could [...]
Victim Centred Approach Fund launched
Victims of crime will benefit from a Victim Centred Approach Fund announced by the Scottish government.
The £30 million fund over the next three years is being launched to better help victims of crime. It has been established to help support specialist services for those bereaved by crime in Scotland or abroad, provide court advocacy [...]
Time, Space and Compassion approach to preventing suicide
A new approach to improve help for people who are feeling suicidal has been launched following recommendations made by the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG).
A new group, The Suicidal Crisis Support Action Group, will drive implementation of the Time, Space and Compassion approach, a new way to improve help for people who are [...]
No funding raised for Scottish Redress Scheme
No money has been raised by the Scottish Government to fund the Redress Scheme for survivors of non-recent abuse, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.
The Scottish government was asked how much money has been raised for the Redress Scotland scheme from organisations with a history of abuse.
The response from the Scottish government stated: [...]
Survivors of abuse and neglect to benefit from funding for those affected by trauma
Funding to help people who have suffered trauma including survivors of sexual abuse, domestic abuse and childhood neglect has been announced by the Scottish government.
A funding boost of £1.6 million has been allocated to local authorities across Scotland to help deliver services that can safely support people affected by psychological trauma and adversity.
Mental Wellbeing [...]
