Help and support

If you have been affected by any form of gender-based violence (GBV) – whether it’s something recent or ongoing or if it happened a long time ago, there is a range of support available to you. You can find information about services including emotional support, practical support and legal advice here.

Staff can also contact their trade union for support if they experience sexual harassment at work. The EIS has produced this advice for members on bullying & harassment.

 

If your school is engaging with ESAS

We hope staff will welcome their school doing more to address GBV, but it might also be challenging at times; staff may not usually discuss these issues in the context of their professional role, or they may encounter attitudes and beliefs that are difficult to hear.

It’s important that staff have options about how far they may or may not wish to be involved in any work relating to GBV. Advice to school leaders encourages them to give staff advance notice of any relevant activities, and to take a flexible approach to staff engagement so that they can determine how far they want to be involved. In some cases, staff may wish to speak to a colleague or manager so they can discuss any specific needs or considerations, though this is a personal decision.

You can find support resources from Rape Crisis Scotland here and information and advice from Scottish Women’s Aid here.

If there is any further information or resources you think would be helpful for staff, please feel welcome to contact us with any suggestions.