Rape Crisis Scotland

[3] They originally relied on volunteers, voluntary contributions small grants, but now attract some funding from the Scottish government[8][9][10] In 2018-19, 5750 people received support and/or information from 17 rape crisis centres in Scotland – a rise of over 13% from the previous year[11] 92% of the service users are female survivors of sexual violence.

[11] An increase in numbers of women reporting sexual abuse has been reported in the wake of the Me Too movement[12] Rape Crisis Scotland gained an additional funding boost and shared £4.5m of Scottish Government funding with Scottish Women's Aid in 2021[13][14] The national context is important for the work of the centres.

The Scottish legal verdict of 'not-proven' and different requirements for corroboration are thought to impact disproportionately on rape and sexual assault cases, leading to markedly lower prosecution and conviction rates.

[15][21]A 2009 book captured a history of the experiences of women who were involved in Rape Crisis in Scotland during its first 15 years of organisation[22] including Aileen Christianson, Lily Greenan and Sheila Gilmore.

[25][26] Central Scotland Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Centre in Stirling entered liquidation in 2015 after an employment tribunal over the treatment of its staff.

[29] Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre attracted controversy in 2024 during a tribunal hearing a constructive dismissal claim from former gender-critical employee, Roz Adams.

[30][31] Rape Crisis Scotland issued a statement saying they were not involved in any of the circumstances leading to the tribunal, and reiterated that all centres must provide dedicated women-only spaces.