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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

24 hours ago

We are delighted to invite you to the Orkney VAWG Development Day on Monday 27 October 2025, 10:00am – 3:30pm at The St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall.
This important free event brings together professionals, practitioners and partners to strengthen our collective response to violence against women and girls in Orkney.
The day will feature a powerful storytelling-based training session, Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings – Children and The Abusive Relationship, delivered by Myra Ross, whose innovative and emotionally charged approach has engaged more than 7,000 professionals across Scotland over the past year.
We are also delighted to welcome Davy Thomson, National Campaign Lead for White Ribbon Scotland, who will join the event to share insights from Scotland’s national campaign encouraging men to take a stand against gender-based violence.

In addition, presentations will include important contributions from Michelle Ward, Head of Service at Women’s Aid Orkney, and Kara Leslie, Prevention Worker at the Orkney Rape and Sexual Assault Service (ORSAS) exploring:
The hidden reality of VAWG in Orkney, including the prevalence and impact of different forms of abuse being experienced;
Emerging issues being identified by services, such as technology-facilitated abuse;
The economic and social costs of VAWG; and
The importance of recognising that tackling VAWG is everyone’s business, as victims and survivors engage with a wide range of local systems and services.

There will also be dedicated time for questions, discussion and reflection, allowing attendees to share insight and strengthen local partnership working.

This free event is open to all who wish to learn more or contribute to the prevention of violence against women and girls.
To book a place, please contact Jayne Smith-Saville at Jayne.Smith-Saville@womensaidorkney.org.uk
.
Together, the event aims to inspire reflection, strengthen collaboration, and reinforce Orkney’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that women and girls live free from violence and abuse.
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We are delighted to invite you to the Orkney VAWG Development Day on Monday 27 October 2025, 10:00am – 3:30pm at The St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall.
This important free event brings together professionals, practitioners and partners to strengthen our collective response to violence against women and girls in Orkney.
The day will feature a powerful storytelling-based training session, Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings - Children and The Abusive Relationship, delivered by Myra Ross, whose innovative and emotionally charged approach has engaged more than 7,000 professionals across Scotland over the past year.
We are also delighted to welcome Davy Thomson, National Campaign Lead for White Ribbon Scotland, who will join the event to share insights from Scotland’s national campaign encouraging men to take a stand against gender-based violence.

In addition, presentations will include important contributions from Michelle Ward, Head of Service at Women’s Aid Orkney, and Kara Leslie, Prevention Worker at the Orkney Rape and Sexual Assault Service (ORSAS) exploring:
The hidden reality of VAWG in Orkney, including the prevalence and impact of different forms of abuse being experienced;
Emerging issues being identified by services, such as technology-facilitated abuse;
The economic and social costs of VAWG; and
The importance of recognising that tackling VAWG is everyone’s business, as victims and survivors engage with a wide range of local systems and services.

There will also be dedicated time for questions, discussion and reflection, allowing attendees to share insight and strengthen local partnership working.

This free event is open to all who wish to learn more or contribute to the prevention of violence against women and girls.
To book a place, please contact Jayne Smith-Saville at Jayne.Smith-Saville@womensaidorkney.org.uk
.
Together, the event aims to inspire reflection, strengthen collaboration, and reinforce Orkney’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that women and girls live free from violence and abuse.
#ohac #nhsorkneymaternity #nhsorkney #orsas #orkneyislandscouncil

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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

1 week ago

We are delighted to invite you to the Orkney VAWG Development Day on Monday 27 October 2025, 10:00am – 3:30pm at The St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall.
This important free event brings together professionals, practitioners and partners to strengthen our collective response to violence against women and girls in Orkney.
The day will feature a powerful storytelling-based training session, Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings – Children and The Abusive Relationship, delivered by Myra Ross, whose innovative and emotionally charged approach has engaged more than 7,000 professionals across Scotland over the past year.
We are also delighted to welcome Davy Thomson, National Campaign Lead for White Ribbon Scotland, who will join the event to share insights from Scotland’s national campaign encouraging men to take a stand against gender-based violence.
In addition, presentations will include important contributions from Michelle Ward, Head of Service at Women’s Aid Orkney, and Kara Leslie, Prevention Worker at the Orkney Rape and Sexual Assault Service (ORSAS) exploring:
The hidden reality of VAWG in Orkney, including the prevalence and impact of different forms of abuse being experienced;
Emerging issues being identified by services, such as technology-facilitated abuse;
The economic and social costs of VAWG; and
The importance of recognising that tackling VAWG is everyone’s business, as victims and survivors engage with a wide range of local systems and services.
There will also be dedicated time for questions, discussion and reflection, allowing attendees to share insight and strengthen local partnership working.
This free event is open to all who wish to learn more or contribute to the prevention of violence against women and girls.
To book a place, please contact Jayne Smith-Saville at Jayne.Smith-Saville@womensaidorkney.org.uk
.
Together, the event aims to inspire reflection, strengthen collaboration, and reinforce Orkney’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that women and girls live free from violence and abuse.
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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

1 week ago

We are delighted to invite you to the Orkney VAWG Development Day on Monday 27 October 2025, 10:00am – 3:30pm at The St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall.

This important free event brings together professionals, practitioners and partners to strengthen our collective response to violence against women and girls in Orkney.

The day will feature a powerful storytelling-based training session, Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings – Children and The Abusive Relationship, delivered by Myra Ross, whose innovative and emotionally charged approach has engaged more than 7,000 professionals across Scotland over the past year.

We are also delighted to welcome Davy Thomson, National Campaign Lead for White Ribbon Scotland, who will join the event to share insights from Scotland’s national campaign encouraging men to take a stand against gender-based violence.

In addition, presentations will include important contributions from Michelle Ward, Head of Service at Women’s Aid Orkney, and Kara Leslie, Prevention Worker at the Orkney Rape and Sexual Assault Service (ORSAS) exploring:

The hidden reality of VAWG in Orkney, including the prevalence and impact of different forms of abuse being experienced;

Emerging issues being identified by services, such as technology-facilitated abuse;

The economic and social costs of VAWG; and

The importance of recognising that tackling VAWG is everyone’s business, as victims and survivors engage with a wide range of local systems and services.

There will also be dedicated time for questions, discussion and reflection, allowing attendees to share insight and strengthen local partnership working.

This free event is open to all who wish to learn more or contribute to the prevention of violence against women and girls.

To book a place, please contact Jayne Smith-Saville at Jayne.Smith-Saville@womensaidorkney.org.uk
.

Together, the event aims to inspire reflection, strengthen collaboration, and reinforce Orkney’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that women and girls live free from violence and abuse.
#ohac #nhsorkneymaternity #nhsorkney #orsas #orkneyislandscouncil … See MoreSee Less

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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

2 weeks ago

We are delighted to invite you to the Orkney VAWG Development Day on Monday 27 October 2025, 10:00am – 3:30pm at The St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall.

This important free event brings together professionals, practitioners and partners to strengthen our collective response to violence against women and girls in Orkney.

Programme highlights:
• Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings – Children and the Abusive Relationships training with Myra Ross.

Experience training like no other.

We’re excited to welcome Myra Ross to deliver Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings, a powerful training session that uses storytelling to bring the realities of abusive relationships to life.

This is not your typical training with slides and bullet points. Instead, you’ll follow the story of Caitlin, a 15-year-old girl whose search for a better life takes a devastating turn. Told through narrative, this session captures hearts and minds — you will be able hear a pin drop in the room.

Myra has “reinvented the wheel,” as her training has transformed how people learn about abuse, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who takes part.

In the past year, Myra has delivered Spider in the Glass to over 7,000 professionals across the country — and the feedback is always the same: unforgettable.

Don’t miss this chance to experience a session you will never forget.

The afternoon session will include:
• Short presentations from organisations setting out some of the needs/ trends being identified by services in Orkney.

• Networking opportunities.

Attendance is free, but registration is essential.

👉 Book your place by 17 October 2025 by emailing Jayne.Smith-Saville@womensaidorkney.org.uk

Together, we can make Orkney a place where women and girls live free from violence and abuse. … See MoreSee Less

We are delighted to invite you to the Orkney VAWG Development Day on Monday 27 October 2025, 10:00am – 3:30pm at The St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall.

This important free event brings together professionals, practitioners and partners to strengthen our collective response to violence against women and girls in Orkney.

Programme highlights:
• Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings – Children and the Abusive Relationships training with Myra Ross.

Experience training like no other.

We’re excited to welcome Myra Ross to deliver Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings, a powerful training session that uses storytelling to bring the realities of abusive relationships to life.

This is not your typical training with slides and bullet points. Instead, you’ll follow the story of Caitlin, a 15-year-old girl whose search for a better life takes a devastating turn. Told through narrative, this session captures hearts and minds — you will be able hear a pin drop in the room.

Myra has “reinvented the wheel,” as her training has transformed how people learn about abuse, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who takes part.

In the past year, Myra has delivered Spider in the Glass to over 7,000 professionals across the country — and the feedback is always the same: unforgettable.

Don’t miss this chance to experience a session you will never forget.

The afternoon session will include:
• Short presentations from organisations setting out some of the needs/ trends being identified by services in Orkney.

• Networking opportunities.

Attendance is free, but registration is essential.

👉 Book your place by 17 October 2025 by emailing Jayne.Smith-Saville@womensaidorkney.org.uk

Together, we can make Orkney a place where women and girls live free from violence and abuse.

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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

2 weeks ago

For over ten years, the Stop Telling Women to Smile project has reached walls across the globe, with thousands of people contributing and participating in this work. It has been an activation against street harassment and an amplification of the faces and voices of diverse women.

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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

2 weeks ago

Are you worried about how you or someone you know is being treated by their partner?

If you have concerns, whether it’s regarding yourself, a friend, a family member or colleague, you can submit an application to the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland.

👮You can visit the Kirkwall Police station to speak to an officer

☎️Call 101

✉️ Fill out a DSDAS form.

It takes around 10 minutes to complete and is available via the Police Scotland website.
www.scotland.police.uk/secureforms/disclosure/

All applications received are treated with confidence and the person you are concerned about will not be told who made the application.

Reporting concerns for Domestic Abuse could save a life.

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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

3 weeks ago

We are delighted to invite you to the Orkney VAWG Development Day on Monday 27 October 2025, 10:00am – 3:30pm at The St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall.

This important free event brings together professionals, practitioners and partners to strengthen our collective response to violence against women and girls in Orkney.

Programme highlights:
• Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings – Children and the Abusive Relationships training with Myra Ross.

Experience training like no other.

We’re excited to welcome Myra Ross to deliver Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings, a powerful training session that uses storytelling to bring the realities of abusive relationships to life.

This is not your typical training with slides and bullet points. Instead, you’ll follow the story of Caitlin, a 15-year-old girl whose search for a better life takes a devastating turn. Told through narrative, this session captures hearts and minds — you will be able hear a pin drop in the room.

Myra has “reinvented the wheel,” as her training has transformed how people learn about abuse, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who takes part.

In the past year, Myra has delivered Spider in the Glass to over 7,000 professionals across the country — and the feedback is always the same: unforgettable.

Don’t miss this chance to experience a session you will never forget.

The afternoon session will include:
• Short presentations from organisations setting out some of the needs/ trends being identified by services in Orkney.

• Networking opportunities.

Attendance is free, but registration is essential.

👉 Book your place by 17 October 2025 by emailing Jayne.Smith-Saville@womensaidorkney.org.uk

Together, we can make Orkney a place where women and girls live free from violence and abuse. … See MoreSee Less

We are delighted to invite you to the Orkney VAWG Development Day on Monday 27 October 2025, 10:00am – 3:30pm at The St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall.

This important free event brings together professionals, practitioners and partners to strengthen our collective response to violence against women and girls in Orkney.

Programme highlights:
• Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings – Children and the Abusive Relationships training with Myra Ross.

Experience training like no other.

We’re excited to welcome Myra Ross to deliver Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings, a powerful training session that uses storytelling to bring the realities of abusive relationships to life.

This is not your typical training with slides and bullet points. Instead, you’ll follow the story of Caitlin, a 15-year-old girl whose search for a better life takes a devastating turn. Told through narrative, this session captures hearts and minds — you will be able hear a pin drop in the room.

Myra has “reinvented the wheel,” as her training has transformed how people learn about abuse, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who takes part.

In the past year, Myra has delivered Spider in the Glass to over 7,000 professionals across the country — and the feedback is always the same: unforgettable.

Don’t miss this chance to experience a session you will never forget.

The afternoon session will include:
• Short presentations from organisations setting out some of the needs/ trends being identified by services in Orkney.

• Networking opportunities.

Attendance is free, but registration is essential.

👉 Book your place by 17 October 2025 by emailing Jayne.Smith-Saville@womensaidorkney.org.uk

Together, we can make Orkney a place where women and girls live free from violence and abuse.

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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

3 weeks ago

We are delighted to invite you to the Orkney VAWG Development Day on Monday 27 October 2025, 10:00am – 3:30pm at The St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall.

This important free event brings together professionals, practitioners and partners to strengthen our collective response to violence against women and girls in Orkney.

Programme highlights:
• Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings – Children and the Abusive Relationships training with Myra Ross.

Experience training like no other.

We’re excited to welcome Myra Ross to deliver Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings, a powerful training session that uses storytelling to bring the realities of abusive relationships to life.

This is not your typical training with slides and bullet points. Instead, you’ll follow the story of Caitlin, a 15-year-old girl whose search for a better life takes a devastating turn. Told through narrative, this session captures hearts and minds — you will be able hear a pin drop in the room.

Myra has “reinvented the wheel,” as her training has transformed how people learn about abuse, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who takes part.

In the past year, Myra has delivered Spider in the Glass to over 7,000 professionals across the country — and the feedback is always the same: unforgettable.

Don’t miss this chance to experience a session you will never forget.

The afternoon session will include:
• Short presentations from organisations setting out some of the needs/ trends being identified by services in Orkney.

• Networking opportunities.

Attendance is free, but registration is essential.

👉 Book your place by 17 October 2025 by emailing Jayne.Smith-Saville@womensaidorkney.org.uk

Together, we can make Orkney a place where women and girls live free from violence and abuse. … See MoreSee Less

We are delighted to invite you to the Orkney VAWG Development Day on Monday 27 October 2025, 10:00am – 3:30pm at The St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall.

This important free event brings together professionals, practitioners and partners to strengthen our collective response to violence against women and girls in Orkney.

Programme highlights:
• Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings – Children and the Abusive Relationships training with Myra Ross.

Experience training like no other.

We’re excited to welcome Myra Ross to deliver Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings, a powerful training session that uses storytelling to bring the realities of abusive relationships to life.

This is not your typical training with slides and bullet points. Instead, you’ll follow the story of Caitlin, a 15-year-old girl whose search for a better life takes a devastating turn. Told through narrative, this session captures hearts and minds — you will be able hear a pin drop in the room.

Myra has “reinvented the wheel,” as her training has transformed how people learn about abuse, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who takes part.

In the past year, Myra has delivered Spider in the Glass to over 7,000 professionals across the country — and the feedback is always the same: unforgettable.

Don’t miss this chance to experience a session you will never forget.

The afternoon session will include:
• Short presentations from organisations setting out some of the needs/ trends being identified by services in Orkney.

• Networking opportunities.

Attendance is free, but registration is essential.

👉 Book your place by 17 October 2025 by emailing Jayne.Smith-Saville@womensaidorkney.org.uk

Together, we can make Orkney a place where women and girls live free from violence and abuse.

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Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse

3 weeks ago

We are delighted to invite you to the Orkney VAWG Development Day on Monday 27 October 2025, 10:00am – 3:30pm at The St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall.

This important free event brings together professionals, practitioners and partners to strengthen our collective response to violence against women and girls in Orkney.

Programme highlights:
• Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings – Children and the Abusive Relationships training with Myra Ross.

Experience training like no other.

We’re excited to welcome Myra Ross to deliver Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings, a powerful training session that uses storytelling to bring the realities of abusive relationships to life.

This is not your typical training with slides and bullet points. Instead, you’ll follow the story of Caitlin, a 15-year-old girl whose search for a better life takes a devastating turn. Told through narrative, this session captures hearts and minds — you will be able hear a pin drop in the room.

Myra has “reinvented the wheel,” as her training has transformed how people learn about abuse, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who takes part.

In the past year, Myra has delivered Spider in the Glass to over 7,000 professionals across the country — and the feedback is always the same: unforgettable.

Don’t miss this chance to experience a session you will never forget.

The afternoon session will include:
• Short presentations from organisations setting out some of the needs/ trends being identified by services in Orkney.

• Networking opportunities.

Attendance is free, but registration is essential.

👉 Book your place by 17 October 2025 by emailing Jayne.Smith-Saville@womensaidorkney.org.uk

Together, we can make Orkney a place where women and girls live free from violence and abuse. … See MoreSee Less

We are delighted to invite you to the Orkney VAWG Development Day on Monday 27 October 2025, 10:00am – 3:30pm at The St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall.

This important free event brings together professionals, practitioners and partners to strengthen our collective response to violence against women and girls in Orkney.

Programme highlights:
• Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings – Children and the Abusive Relationships training with Myra Ross.

Experience training like no other.

We’re excited to welcome Myra Ross to deliver Spider in the Glass – The Spiderlings, a powerful training session that uses storytelling to bring the realities of abusive relationships to life.

This is not your typical training with slides and bullet points. Instead, you’ll follow the story of Caitlin, a 15-year-old girl whose search for a better life takes a devastating turn. Told through narrative, this session captures hearts and minds — you will be able hear a pin drop in the room.

Myra has “reinvented the wheel,” as her training has transformed how people learn about abuse, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who takes part.

In the past year, Myra has delivered Spider in the Glass to over 7,000 professionals across the country — and the feedback is always the same: unforgettable.

Don’t miss this chance to experience a session you will never forget.

The afternoon session will include:
• Short presentations from organisations setting out some of the needs/ trends being identified by services in Orkney.

• Networking opportunities.

Attendance is free, but registration is essential.

👉 Book your place by 17 October 2025 by emailing Jayne.Smith-Saville@womensaidorkney.org.uk

Together, we can make Orkney a place where women and girls live free from violence and abuse.

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