Reporting
There are a number of ways and reasons to report an incident of sexual harassment or assault.
We have collated some of the options below.
Safe Space Folk | MU Safe Space | Rape Crisis Scotland | Victim Support | Police Scotland Crimestoppers | Scottish Women’s Rights Centre
Safe Space Folk
About
We want to understand the scale and nature of sexual harassment, assault and abuse here in Scotland by collating stories and testimonials from those in our community.We have opened a confidential email contact line, staffed by a core team of three female volunteers, with legal and professional guidance and support from the Musicians Union Safe Space Scheme.
Aims
To build an understanding of the scale of harassment and abuse in our community.
Signpost support and advice for victims and survivors.
Anonymity
Can be made anonymous by setting up a separate email address
Contact
Email - safespacefolk@gmail.com
MU Safe Space
About
Safe Space exists to provide a safe space for all musicians to share instances of sexism, sexual harassment and sexual abuse in the music industry.
Useful if you don’t want to disclose to the BIT Collective directly.
Aims
To build an understanding of the scale of harassment and abuse in our the music industry
Signpost support and advice for victims and survivors.
Anonymity
New app/online resource launching soon
Contact
Website - https://www.musiciansunion.org.uk/safespace
Email - safespace@theMU.org
App - coming soon
Rape Crisis Scotland
About
The helpline offers free and confidential support and information by phone, email and text. They offer support to anyone aged 13 and over, of any gender, affected by any form of sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened.
Aims
To support survivors, as well as family, friends and supporters.
Signpost to ways of reporting to police and legal advice
Anonymity
Can be anonymous with phone/text contact or by creating a new email address
Contact
Website - https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/help-helpline/
Phone - 08088 01 03 02
Email - support@rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Text - 07537 410 027
Victim Support
About
Support workers and volunteers are available to you in person, over the phone and in the courts throughout Scotland. Services can be accessed regardless of whether you have reported the crime or not to the police. Services are free, independent and confidential.
Aims
To help with:
Understanding the criminal justice system
Deciding whether to report a crime
Keeping you safe
Accessing other agencies
Attending court
Meeting financial costs
Anonymity
Can be anonymous for helpline but may require details down the line
Contact
Website - https://victimsupport.scot/
Phone - 0800 160 1985
Police Scotland
About
It is possible to share information with the police without filing a report. This information will flag up when applying for a PVG/Disclosure license.
Aims
Community safety
Collate information for highlighting in disclosure
Prosecution if wished by survivor
Anonymity
Contact Crimestoppers for anonymity
Contact
Phone - 101
Crimestoppers
About
Crimestoppers is an independent charity that gives people the power to speak up and stop crime – 100% anonymously.
They do not accept information directly from the victim of a crime.
Aims
Way to report crime without police contact, witness statements or courts.
Anonymity
100% anonymous
Contact
Website - https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information
Phone - 0800 555 111
Scottish Women’s Rights Centre
About
Scottish Women’s Rights Centre help self-identifying women aged 16 and over affected by violence and abuse free legal and advocacy services
Aims
Support on legal proceedings
Legal representation
Advocacy support
Anonymity
Option to remain anonymous on phoning helpline
Contact
Phone - 08088 010 789