Stop it Now!
Scotland

Prisoners Information Project - Talk abOUT it! 

We are currently running a pilot project (“Talk abOUT it!”) to provide key information to prisoners about child sexual abuse, its consequences and effects and how to access help if affected by this issue.

The pilot is funded by the Scottish Government (Survivor Scotland) and is being carried out in partnership with HM Prison Addiewell.

The overall aim of the project is to reduce the likely influences of the experience of child sexual abuse on adult offending behaviour, adult vulnerability and subsequent social and mental health problems.

The project aims to deliver information specifically tailored for the prison population. This is provided in leaflet and poster form to all prisoners. We are also developing a CD of this material for prisoners disadvantaged through literacy problems. The material includes information about services for those affected by child sexual abuse. We also provide this information through the Visitor Centre for the families and friends of prisoners.

The pilot programme will report to the Scottish Government by the end of 2011. 

More information

For more information contact Carol Robinson, Project Officer on 0131 556 3535 or email carolrobinson@stopitnow.org.uk.