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Taking Stock of Violence in Scotland

Published: September 2019

Approaches to violence prevention have also developed apace over the same period, with increasing acknowledgement of some of the structural inequalities and inequities that shape meanings and experiences of violence. However, there is still work to be done. Whilst many neighbourhoods in Scotland have experienced an overall decline in crime, particular neighbourhoods and communities remain...

Justice Journeys Informing policy and practice through lived experience of victim‐survivors of rape and serious sexual assault

Published: August 2019

This report documents the journeys of the victim-survivors interviewed as they navigated the Scottish criminal justice system. It begins with the decision to report to the police and continues through to reporting, investigation, prosecution, trial and court verdict. The research did not intend to consider sentencing, though views on this are included where they are available. Finally,...

Evaluation of the Rape Crisis Scotland National Advocacy Project, Final Report 2018

Published: January 2018

Oona Brooks-Hay, Michele Burman, Lisa Bradley and Deborah Kyle This is the final report detailing findings from the evaluation of Rape Crisis Scotland’s National Advocacy Project (NAP). It draws upon data gathered since the launch of the NAP in February 2016 to the end of August 2017. Findings are presented in three main sections: key national stakeholder perspectives; survivor data and...

Evaluation of the Rape Crisis Scotland National Advocacy Project Summary Report Jan 2018

Published: January 2018

There has been increased attention paid to sexual violence by both the UK and Scottish Government, amidst a context in which the response of the criminal justice system in dealing with rape and serious sexual assault, and its impact upon those reporting these offences, has been subject to scrutiny. Enduring concerns such as ‘secondary victimisation’ (Kelly et al., 2005; Burman, 2009), high...

Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2014: Attitudes to violence against women in Scotland

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Reid, S., McConville, S., Wild, A., Burman, M. and Curtice, J. (2015), Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2014: Attitudes to violence against women in Scotland. Edinburgh: Scottish Government

Women in Focus: an evaluation

Published: 2011

Burgess, C., Malloch, M. and McIvor, G. (2011) Women in Focus: An Evaluation, Stirling: SCCJR, Research Report.

Understanding the Drivers of Female Imprisonment in Scotland

Published: 2011

McIvor, G. and Burman, M. (2011), Understanding the Drivers of Female Imprisonment in Scotland. SCCJR Research Report No.2. 2011

Responding to Gender-based Violence in Scotland: The Scope of the Gender Equality Duty to Drive Cultural and Practical Change

Published: 2011

Burman, M., Johnstone, J., de Haan, J. and Macleod, J. (2009), Responding to Gender-based Violence in Scotland: The Scope of the Gender Equality Duty to Drive Cultural and Practical Change. Equality and Human Rights Commision.

Girls and Young Women in the Youth Justice System – Vulnerable or Risky?. Towards Effective Practice

Published: 2011

Rigby, P., Jardine, C. and Whyte, B. (2011) Girls and Young Women in the Youth Justice System – Vulnerable or Risky?. Towards Effective Practice, Paper 12. Criminal Justice Social Work Development Centre for Scotland.

Determining identity and nationality in local policing

Published: 2010

Hamilton-Smith, L.N. and Patel, S. (2010), Determining identity and nationality in local policing, Home Office Research Report No. 42.

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