In order for spiking incidents to reduce, along with other forms of gender-based violence, everyone needs to learn about consent, sexual harassment and sexual violence. The following are resources where you can educate yourself and encourage others to as well, so we communally can contribute to making Heriot-Watt a safe space and community for all.
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Rape Crises Scotland https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/
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End violence against women
If you are a victim of spiking, or other forms of gender-based violence, and you are struggling mentally or physically from your experience, here are resources which can support you
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Rape crises https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/
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Women’s Aid https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
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Police Scotland: Your rights in reporting sexual crime https://www.scottishwomensrightscentre.org.uk/resources/SWR-012-sexualcrime-03-ONLINE2.pdf#:~:text=The%20police%20take%20reports%20of%20gender%20based%20violence,to%20be%20treated%20with%20dignity%2C%20empathy%20and%20respect.
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Victim Support https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/more-us/why-choose-us/specialist-services/sexual-violence-services/
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Strut Safe – even if you have not been a victim but are worried about walking home alone, Strut Safe have a hotline that you can phone for a chat on the way home and the option for someone to walk you home. 03333350026 Fri-Sat 7pm-3am, Sun 7pm-1am insta: @strutsafe