Question reference: S6W-24450
- Asked by: Pauline McNeill, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 11 January 2024
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Current status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 22 January 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will extend funding for Rape Crisis Centres beyond March 2024, in light of reported concerns that, if it is not continued, it will result in the loss of 28 support worker positions nationwide.
Answer
We are committed to addressing violence against women and girls and acknowledge the crucial role that Rape Crisis centres across Scotland play in providing support to victim-survivors. Frontline services for women and girls affected by gender-based violence are crucial and that is why we are investing over £5m for the Rape Crisis network through our annual £19m Delivering Equally Safe (DES) fund.DES funding runs until March 2025.
As we consider budgets and funding for the next financial year, we will continue to work with our partners to ensure that the funding we provide works effectively to improve outcomes for those using the services during these challenging financial times.