COVID-19 – Implications for Child Sexual Abuse By Stuart Allardyce – National Manager of Stop It Now! Scotland Child sexual abuse is a crime that typically happens in secret. Embarrassment, shame, lack of knowledge and understanding of what constitutes appropriate boundaries and the relationship with the abuser make it difficult for children to speak out … Read more
Upstream Practical, real world solutions are crucial in preventing child sexual abuse. Funded by the Scottish Government and developed by Stop It Now! Scotland, Upstream is the newest online resource for anyone worried about child sexual abuse. Upstream has been part of Stop It Now! Scotland since 2011 when we were funded by the Survivor … Read more
Framework and Principles for Assessment of Men’s Acute Violence in Relation to Covid 19 New Zealand colleagues of NOTA member Stephen Barry have produced this Assessment Guide from Mike Cagney and Ken McMaster and have offered it to be available to NOTA members. They describe it as a “pocket assessment for frontline workers”Framework and Principles … Read more
Update from the Prevention Committee The Prevention Committee continues to meet by phone on the first Wednesday of each month. If you are interested in joining the Committee please get in contact with Jon Brown, Committee Chair (jonb765@gmail.com) As we move into 2020 and the new decade, it is worth reflecting back on where we … Read more
Advice for people at risk of committing a sexual or violent offence while in social isolation In recent weeks we have all considered social distancing and the need to stay at home. We know, however, that home is not always the safest place for everyone. Some of our previous blogs have looked at managing isolation and our wellbeing, … Read more
Journal of Sexual Aggression The NOTA office have a limited supply of hard copies the latest Journal of Sexual Aggression. Sexual violence ad abuse in organisations: new developments and innovative responses. Guest editors:Nadine McKillop and Sarah Brown Please get in touch to request a copy. Back to Bulletin Board >
Circles South West talks to BBC Radio Wiltshire We were extremely pleased to be invited to speak on BBC Radio Wiltshire yesterday, 25th February 2020, to talk about what we do and encourage new local volunteers to join our important work in Wiltshire. Please see the following link to the full radio interview. Back to … Read more
Recent Press Releases and Reports These press releases and reports have been published in the last few months. I hope they are of interest to the membership but the editorial team welcomes information from NOTA members about developments that have been missed and that should be items for inclusion in the next newsletter. Please contact … Read more
