To prevent men's violence against women and girls, we need to shift attitudes.

Sexism and misogyny create an environment for gender-based violence to thrive.

Instead, let's #InvestInPrevention and make this violence unthinkable.

#16DaysOfActivism

Ben Macpherson MSP

Recent work from the VAWG sector in Scotland highlighted that minority ethnic women experience additional challenges, including feeling judged, shamed and discriminated against due to a lack of understanding of their experiences and cultural practices. #16Days #16Days OfActivism

Today I had the pleasure of displaying my poster at an NHS Tayside event celebrating innovation. My project focused on developing a document management system for my social work colleagues to produce easy read documents. #nhstayside
#nesdhlp #dlp

Today's sign is one that is always useful in schools and nurseries, but extra helpful just now! Remember to keep signing too! #sltfv #WeTalkMakaton

started today listening to Kev from Aid & Abet give a thought-provoking talk about trauma, kindness and hope. Part of Cyrenians recent conference vimeo.com/891103278

Today the Redesign Report #HearingsForChildren has been published.

Supported by an extensive collaborative design and engagement programme it sets out what needs to change in and around the Hearings System to #KeepThePromise

“after my 4th referral to Shine I was finally ready to make some changes! Y was great, supporting me in prison and on release. I now have my own house, my kids back and contact with my family….she didn’t give up on me even although I had given up on myself”

Learner Nicola Mackenzie shares her experience of accessible holidays for adults, in this short report which she completed whilst attending an adult learning class at Cowie Library. The class meets in the new Cowie Library on Tuesday mornings.
#adultlearning #skillsforsuccess

Want to make a plan for the future?

A Work It Out coach can help you realise your potential and plan your next steps in life.

Sign up and start your journey. It's a completely free service for young women 🥰 youngwomenstrust.org/get-support/co…

The countdown is on for our Muir of Ord recruitment drop-in and we'd really appreciate your help in spreading the word! 📢
📅 25 May
⏲️ 10:00am - 6:00pm
📍 The Moorings, Tarradale Terrace, Muir of Ord, IV6 7SR

We are delighted to offer a new eLearning module, with a focus on building strong, productive working relationships with children and young people.

It's free to access.

Click here to find out more about this module and all of our eLearning:
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Have you taken up this offer yet? Coaching for #Wellbeing offers two hours of free #coaching to all staff in health, social work & social care across Scotland #confidence #leadership

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If you want to find out more about developing rhyme and other phonological awareness skills, have a look at our YouTube playlist:

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Wellbeing Toolkit Family feedback– Being more mindful while walking, eating and during any other family activities.

Join today we would love to meet you 💜 linktr.ee/parentnetworks…

Springsteen and the E Street Band were outstanding in Rome tonight.

Safety is paramount. If you're planning to leave an abuser, finding a safe place to live is crucial. You can find a range of housing and property advice here: survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/ho…

When you blame a mother for turning her child away from an abusive parent and order her child into the care of the abuser for she named the abuse, you are causing harm to our world and our mothers.

Children do not like to be abused.

Neither do you.

#NameAbuseToEndAbuse

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We want you to be confident that you can provide the best service for those who have experienced sexual violence.
Applications are now open for our Responding to victims of sexual violence course – find out more and apply below 👇

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Such a welcoming, safe place!