IS Protecting People

Today is the beginning of #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence and the #IDEVAW. We will be showcasing the work taking place across Scotland, led by the National VAW Network, using the theme Imagine a Scotland without violence against women and girls. #16Days

🆕The Improvement Service is 20 years old! 🥳 Our Chief Executive Sarah Gadsden looks back at how the IS has grown over the last two decades, and the impact we have had on local government, in this new #blog improvementservice.org.uk/insights/2025/…

🆕Do you want to help shape our communications & promote the work of Scottish local government? You will ensure that Scotland's 32 councils have an understanding of IS support on offer, how to access that support and the impact it has. Deadline: 7 March improvementservice.org.uk/about-us/worki…

🆕Do you want to help shape our communications & promote the work of Scottish local government? You will ensure that Scotland's 32 councils have an understanding of IS support on offer, how to access that support and the impact it has. Deadline: 7 March improvementservice.org.uk/about-us/worki…

📰Make sure to keep up to date with the latest Improvement Service news, blogs and events by signing up for our monthly #newsletter improvementservice.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3e…

The Improvement Service is now on Bluesky! We will continue to share content on our existing LinkedIn and X channels, but now you can also keep up with the latest news from the IS at @improvserv.bluesky.social We look forward to seeing you there! bsky.app/profile/improv…

🆕Do you want to help local authorities across Scotland deliver meaningful #ClimateAction? The Scottish Climate Intelligence Service is currently recruiting Local Leads to support their work. #SCIS @EdCentreCC Deadline for applications: 23 February improvementservice.org.uk/about-us/worki…

❗Last chance to sign up for our next #ChildrensRights Conversations event focusing on #Homelessness in Scotland. We will be joined by @homelessnetscot @Cyrenians1968 and @shelterscotland 📅Wed 5th February 🕐10am - 11:30am 📍MS Teams Sign up here: ow.ly/eVaQ50UIlSI

🆕 Catch up with the latest news from the Improvement Service in our January newsletter, including our 2024 annual report and an exciting new Spatial Data Support Specialist vacancy. mailchi.mp/improvementser…

Our next #ChildrensRights Conversations event will focus on #Homelessness in Scotland, and we will be joined by @homelessnetscot @Cyrenians1968 and @shelterscotland 📅Wed 5th February 🕐10am - 11:30am 📍MS Teams Find out more and sign up here: ow.ly/eVaQ50UIlSI

📰Make sure to keep up to date with the latest Improvement Service news, blogs and events by signing up for our monthly #newsletter improvementservice.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3e…

🆕Want to catch up with everything we have been up to over the last 12 months? Our Chief Executive @GadsdenSarah looks back on the highlights and key achievements at the IS during 2024 in her latest blog. improvementservice.org.uk/insights/2024/…

🆕Want to catch up with everything we have been up to over the last 12 months? Our Chief Executive @GadsdenSarah looks back on the highlights and key achievements at the IS during 2024 in her latest blog. improvementservice.org.uk/insights/2024/…

🆕The Improvement Service has published its annual report for 2024, rounding up our key activities and achievements over the last year. Have a read and find out how we have been supporting local government in Scotland in the last 12 months. ow.ly/8Fek50UsSZk

Dr Emma Forbes, National PF for Domestic Abuse, today jointly addresses the first SafeLives Authentic Voice conference in Glasgow alongside a survivor. Authentic Voice works with survivors of gender-based violence to shape support services in local communities. #16Days #NoExcuse

Today COSLA's Community Wellbeing Spokesperson, @CllrChalmersSNP spoke at the @SafeLives Authentic Voice Conference She emphasised the importance of amplifying survivors' voices in shaping services & support systems #16Days #EquallySafe Watch the speech👉youtu.be/0ndwLRxpUD4

ICYMI: @ISProtectPeople and the National Violence Against Women Network have been nominated for Campaign of Year Award at #SPSA24 for #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Find out if we win on 10 December! improvementservice.org.uk/news/october-2…

Our final webinar is Thursday 5th December and this will be focused on so-called 'Honour'-based Abuse, and the need to strengthen our understanding of HBA to support women and girls affected by this harm. Register here: @7bbe2037-c3dc-4e87-b17b-6bd2d2271f47" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e105ffbb…

On Wednesday 4th December the webinar will be on Children's voices in court processes, focusing on the links between embedding children’s rights and tacking VAWG in Scotland. Register here: @7bbe2037-c3dc-4e87-b17b-6bd2d2271f47" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1219ec3d…

Next week we are continuing our spotlight webinar series for #16DaysOfActivism. On Tuesday 3rd December we will focus on Women's political representation and the impact of violence against women and girls (VAWG). Register here: @7bbe2037-c3dc-4e87-b17b-6bd2d2271f47" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cce6a14d…

Access the Equally Safe Delivery Plan here: gov.scot/publications/e…

The Independent Review of Funding for VAWG Services in Scotland highlights the critical role of mainstream services, and recommends a whole system, intersectional, gendered, child rights approach to responding to VAWG in Scotland. #16Days

#16Days Equally Safe is Scotland's Strategy which promotes collaborative working to prevent and eradicate all forms of violence against women and girls. The Delivery Plan emphasises that VAWG is everyone’s concern, and all sectors of society have a role to play in tackling it.