Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill – Evie Donaldson, Victim Support Scotland – Evie Donaldson, Victim Support Scotland • ED spoke to the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill, where a vote was to take place on stage 3, highlighting a number of issues: o There was concern about the erosion of victims’ rights and the effect on women and girls who have experienced gender- based violence. o The removal of support for young women and girls, aged 16- 18 could lead to a 2-tiered system for victims. o There had been accounts of victims/survivors having to change schools to accommodate the abuser. o A result was victims and survivors disengaging from support. o The introduction of a single point of contact could bring significant improvements. o Training would need to be more robust. 2 o Briefings had been sent by Victim Support Scotland to all MSPs, ahead of the debate. th o 92 amendments were to be debated on 24 April. 3 Cross Party Business rd A.