Topic

Violence prevention

Violence against women and girls takes many forms, and poses a huge risk to young women and girls in Scotland.

We’ve collected some of our reports, articles and briefings around violence prevention on this page, as well as information about the people we’ve celebrated on 30 Under 30 who are working in this space.

36% of young women had been in an intimate relationship with someone who was abusive or harmed them physically or emotionally

57% of young women did not learn about unhealthy relationships or domestic abuse in school

Source: The Rise Report

Articles

05 Sep 24
Response to the Programme for Government 2024–25
As the Scottish Government outlines its priorities for the coming year, we welcome the recognition and inclusion of some key issues that affect young women across Scotland.
- Health
- Policy
- Rights
- Violence prevention
02 Nov 23
Brave Lassies Blether
In this blog, programme participant Neave Townsley shares a brief introduction to the Brave Lassies Blether campaign. Brave Lassies Blether is part of Young Women Know, a partnership programme between The Young Women’s Movement and NSPCC Scotland, delivered with Angus Council.
- Campaigning
- Healthy relationships
- Violence prevention
- Young Women Know
19 Apr 23
Bold girls ken what consent is… but do you?
Recently after promising myself to take more opportunities that come my way, the email asking for young women to join a campaign which would address peer sexual abuse came through at a perfect time. Although it was daunting to volunteer with little to no campaign experience, the opportunity has been more rewarding than anything.
- Campaigning
- Education
- Healthy relationships
- Violence prevention
- Young Women Know