Statement from ERCC Board

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 we provide to service users, staff and volunteers.  

We are committed to balancing the views, needs and wants of all our service users, staff and volunteers. It’s important that we do this in a thoughtful and respectful way, reflecting our values and in line with the national service standards set by Rape Crisis Scotland.  

We recognise that during the employment tribunal with Roz Adams we did not act in the right way. We want to publicly apologise, and we understand that Roz’s actions were not motivated by transphobia, but by a genuine wish to act in the best interests of service users. We should have listened more to Roz’s concerns and never pursued disciplinary action and for that we are sorry.  

Steps have already been taken to address the outcomes of both the tribunal and recommendations provided by Rape Crisis Scotland.  

Our focus for the future is ensuring we can provide survivors with the best possible service and support they need to aid their recovery. We are committed to ensuring that ERCC is a safe, accessible and inclusive service for all. We have information on our services, including our women only services, on our website.  

We want to reassure all survivors who are currently accessing our services and anyone seeking support that we are here for you, and you matter to us.