Mridul Wadhwa and the Board have decided that the time is right for a change of leadership in at Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre (ERCC). Mridul has stood down from her role as CEO of ERCC. Recruitment of a new CEO…
In May 2024 Rape Crisis Scotland commissioned an independent review of the National Service Standards (NSS) at ERCC. This is the first of its kind, as Rape Crisis Scotland implement a new strategy to ensure that NSS is being used…
We are privileged to be sharing this beautiful poem written by Emily about her counselling journey at Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre. Read 'I Am Blessed To Have Met You' on our blog.
Today (Thursday 9 May) we are pleased to announce that we have reopened our: East Lothian (ELSAS) and Midlothian (MSAS) outreach services, and SIA Project to new referrals. All our services are open to new referrals. You can find out…
Today (Friday 19 April) we are pleased to announce that we have reopened our advocacy service to new referrals. Our advocacy service can offer advice, information and support before, during and after: reporting to the police; police investigation; the court…
Today (Wednesday 6 March), we have had to take the very difficult decision to close our Still I Am (SIA) Project waiting list to new referrals. We are having to do this due to capacity. If you are already on…
Statement from Rape Crisis Scotland We are delighted that vital funding has been extended for ten Rape Crisis Centres. This funding, which was due to expire at the end of March, will safeguard the posts for some of the specialist…
Today (Friday 1 March), we have had to take the very difficult decision to close our Midlothian Sexual Abuse Service (MSAS) waiting list to new referrals. We are having to do this due to capacity. If you are already on…
Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre is a charity that has supported survivors of sexual violence for 45 years. We want to reassure all our current survivors and anyone seeking support that we are still here for you. We offer support to…
Today (Wednesday 20 December), we have had to take the very difficult decision to close our East Lothian Sexual Abuse Service (ELSAS) waiting list to new referrals. We are having to do this because of insecurity of funding for this…