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Welcome to the November edition of the Protecting People Angus Workforce Learning and Development Newsletter.
November sees the launch of the 16 days of action against Violence Against Women and Girls. The 16 days is an international campaign that starts on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. We have been working alongside colleagues across services to organise an exciting programme of training and events that we hope will inform, inspire and motivate you during this time.
In Scotland, the chosen theme for 2025 is: “All Together to prevent and end violence against women and girls”. This theme has been chosen to serve a reminder that violence against women and girls is everyone’s business, and that joined up working and community inclusion is imperative in tackling it effectively. Therefore, I would like to bring particular attention to our community events and remind you that invitation for these can be extended to anyone who would like to attend. We are proud to be hosting our 3rd annual candlelit vigil on the 10th December at 5:30pm at Arbroath High School in memory of women who have lost their lives as a result of gender-based violence. There will be a local musician at this event, a variety of speakers and opportunities to reflect together. To promote inclusivity and given the emotive nature of this important topic, there will be self-care packages and warm coats for women who may require these. We have also been working in partnership with colleagues across Tayside to develop and plan a number of events related to online spaces and how these contribute to sexism and misogyny including a Speakeasy session for parents and carers on Thursday 27th November. And the Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre are welcoming all from across Angus and Tayside to their Reclaim the Night March on Friday 28th November in Dundee. There will be a banner making session for this on Thursday 27th November at WRASAC’s Forfar office. Further details and booking links for all of these and more are included in the newsletter. Please have a look and book your chosen events as soon as possible as we do expect that some will become full quickly.
Finally, if there are any professionals out there who would like to be more involved in the planning of the 16 days of action next year and beyond, please get in touch with us at ProtectingPeopleAngus@angus.gov.uk
Best wishes,
Carol Scott
Development Officer, Protecting People Angus
Please sign up using the following links
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Social Housing and Domestic Abuse
Tuesday 25 November 2025, 9:30am-11:30pm
RUSSELL SQUARE LOUNG, RUSSELL SQUARE, ARBROATH, DD11 3DQ
This is a valuable opportunity to engage with peers, share best practices, and enhance your approach to creating safer, more supportive housing environments.
Unveiling Online Misogyny: An Introduction
Wednesday 26 November 2025, 1pm-4:30pm
The aims of this session are to:
• Introduce the concept of the manosphere
• Highlight prevalence and complexities of online misogyny
• Raise awareness of the progression pathways to gender-based violence enabled and encouraged by
tech and online influences
• Understand impact on an individual and societal level, with a focus on moving forward effectively
Reclaim the night banner making
COMMUNITY EVENT
Join WRASAC in Forfar to make banners in preparation for Reclaim the Night 2025.
An Introduction to Sexual Violence
Are you a professional working with people affected by sexual violence? Join WRASAC for this engaging
training session designed to build confidence, knowledge, and skills in supporting survivors.
Our Trauma Support Service (formerly the Women’s Support Service) works every day with individuals
impacted by sexual violence. In this training, we’ll share our expertise and explore:
• The role and remit of WRASAC’s Trauma Support Service within the 3 Stage Recovery Model.
• The types of sexual violence and impacts experienced by survivors.
• How to respond safely and compassionately to disclosures, using trauma-informed principles.
Speakeasy session for Parents, Carers & Anyone Supporting Young People
COMMUNITY EVENT
Speakeasy is a free community-based programme for parents and carers of children of any age, delivering interactive sessions to support communication with children at home around growing up, relationships and sexual health. In November & December we are offering a session around Young People and the Online World, what they’re seeing and how this may impact on attitudes and behaviour.
Vice Versa – an Introduction to Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Would your team recognise the signs that a woman is involved in selling or exchanging sex?
Women involved in commercial sexual exploitation often remain hidden experiencing coercion, trauma,
or survival-based choices without receiving the support they need. This workshop helps organisations
understand the issue and respond appropriately.
The workshop covers:
• What commercial sexual exploitation is
• Common risks, vulnerabilities, pathways and signs
• How to respond safely, sensitively, and without judgement
• Referral routes to specialist support
• Building confidence in supporting women impacted
Increasing Awareness when Working with Deaf Women who have Experienced Gender Based Violence
By the end of the session you will:
• Have an enhanced understanding of the issues and challenges deaf women experience in seeking and
securing support when experiencing GBV, in particular domestic abuse
• Have greater knowledge, skills, confidence and motivation to consider how to increase your
organisations to be more inclusive and effective when working with deaf women who are
experiencing or have experienced any form of gender based violence or domestic abuse.
Unveiling Online Misogyny: Focus Group for professionals
In collaboration with services across Tayside, we are undertaking a multi-agency approach to create a resource pack to coincide with the Online Misogyny webinar in the form of ‘debate and discuss cards’ and support guidance. This resource pack aims to address surrounding issues rather than the direct content of online topics. The rationale is to provide a timeless resource that builds critical thinking, media literacy,
curiosity and resilience to the influences of online spaces- rather than focus on specific trends and topics which evolve and shift too quickly for a resource to adequately or appropriately address. However, this pack cannot be created without a diverse range of experience and ideas, and we are therefore inviting professionals in Angus to help support with this work through focus groups.
Human Trafficking Awareness Raising
These sessions are suitable for all of Angus multi-agency staff who will be supporting individuals or encounter the public within their role.
Candlelit Vigil
COMMUNITY EVENT
Join us for a candlelit vigil as we come together to honour the lives of women tragically lost to gender-based violence in the past year.
Shockingly, statistics reveal that in the UK, one woman is killed by a man every three days. Let us unite in remembrance, solidarity, and a shared commitment to combating this devastating issue, lighting a path toward a safer, more compassionate world for all.
The evening will feature speakers, music and a moment of reflection followed by refreshments.
Protecting People Awareness Raising Session
This training is open to any one who has a role in supporting people, within the Angus and Tayside area.
Understanding Family and Carers Engagement and Addressing any Barriers
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