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of our legal, advocacy and training work -  as well as reflections from people who were there at the time and played an important role in SWRC history. We also look forward to keeping the timeline updated as our work continues into the future.

Gender-Based Violence can affect a person of any gender or sexuality. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, non-binary and trans people of all genders experience gender-based violence at a similar rate to all women.

SWRC-approved domestic abuse training. Check the ‘Area of Work’ section for more information on each solicitor and their specialisms.   Looking for more information? There are supports and resources available on our website if you have

Aware has guidance and training resources to help tackle FGM in Scotland. The Scottish Government has information on FGM . The NHS has information on FGM, including a video of women discussing their experience with this form of

the pivotal role of training provided by SWRC in equipping solicitors with essential skills for supporting survivors of various forms of injustice. She also highlighted the importance of effective communication and empathy, the

specialist domestic abuse training. There are solicitors throughout Scotland. You can also find more information in our legal fact sheet ‘Making a Disclosure of Abuse on Social Media’ (PDF) , or call our helpline on 08088 010 789 (please

of legal resources and training. Although the work they undertake may often be ‘behind the scenes’, it has been vital to increase our solicitors’ capacity to offer much needed service to survivors of gender based violence. In this

information resources, training and policy work around this issue. The aim is to improve access to justice for women in Scotland who have experienced sexual harassment. The service will be run by Sarah Mennie, an employment lawyer with