EmilyTest is a charity committed to improving Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention, intervention and support at universities and colleges throughout the UK and Ireland. EmilyTest was set up in memory of Emily Drouet, an 18-year-old student who was subjected to a sustained campaign of GBV from a fellow student and later took her own life. You can read Emily’s …
Presentation and Workshops
Bridging The Gap – Eating Disorder training
What is Bridging The Gap? Beat is the UK’s leading eating disorder charity, and through funding from the Scottish Government, they are running a free one day online training course called Bridging the Gap. The course aims to better equip staff to support students with an eating disorder and to recognise the signs so as …
Free trauma awareness course
A new course supporting young people affected by trauma has been created by Staf (Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum) and The Open University in Scotland. The Foundations of Trauma-Informed, Relationship-Based Practice course is a free 4 hour, flexible online resource. It is designed to help people better understand trauma and how strong relationships can support …
Anti-Stigma Sessions by See Me
See Me have developed Anti-Stigma Sessions showcasing some of the work that individuals, communities and partners are taking forward to reduce stigma and discrimination in Scotland through monthly online Anti-Stigma Sessions. They share learning from projects and research across Scotland from See Me, volunteers, partners and supporters. They profile leaders in the anti-stigma space, sharing innovation …
Time Space Compassion podcast series
Time Space Compassion, a podcast by Suicide Prevention Scotland explores how three simple words can make a difference to people experiencing suicidal crisis. In each episode, they explore the issues around three simple words that are a key part of the culture that underpins support for people in immediate suicidal crisis. They are joined by …
