Equally Safe 2018: Scotland’s strategy to eradicate violence against women

Last Updated
20 August 2026
Source
Scottish Governement, Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA)& Third Sector Orgs

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance Strategy

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

1A. Take a strategic approach to equality and human rights 3B. Develop equality and human rights policies 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes 5B. Promote cultural initiatives

Implementation Levels:

Advanced

Prior Knowledge Required:

Intermediate

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Culture and Heritage Economic Development/Enterprise Education Emergency Services Environment Government Health and social care Housing Human Rights Justice Local authorities Third Sector Transport

Role:

Analysts Board Members Communications Staff Community organisations Data Managers Education Professionals Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Frontline Staff Healthcare Professionals HR Professionals Legal & Compliance Staff Middle managers Other Policy Officers/Makers Procurement Staff Senior Leaders/Management Training & Development Staff

PSED Needs:

Advance equality of opportunity Eliminate discrimination Foster good relations

Protected Characteristics:

Age Disability Gender reassignment Race Sex Sexual orientation

Resource content

Scotland’s national strategy to end violence against women and girls by addressing violent and abusive behaviour directed at women and girls because of their gender.

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