Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre’s support services will be closed from 2pm on Friday 20 December and re-open on Monday 6 January. This time of year can be difficult. If you want to talk to someone, Rape Crisis Scotland’s helpline will…
As we head into winter, we recognise that this time of year can be especially challenging. We want to remind people using our services that ERCC is here to offer additional support. Currently, we are able to provide the following…
Further to our statement of 8th November 2024 Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre apologises to Rosslyn Adams for having alleged that she was transphobic and acknowledges that: · there was no evidence to support that allegation; · its disciplinary decision that…
This week the employment tribunal with Roz Adams concluded. It was a challenging and complex case, and we have learnt a lot during this process. Using this learning we are striving to improve the services we offer and the support…
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…
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…