Authentic Voice Scotland @AVProject_Scot
Working to support embedding lived experience of gender-based violence and trauma into system and service design. @safelives_ @ISProtectPeople @ResilienceLear1 Scotland Joined December 2022-
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Today, our amazing Authentic Voice Panel joined Her Majesty The Queen to open this vital new #SafeSpace. As a champion of our work to ensure #DomesticAbuse survivors feel heard & believed, her Majesty is making it clear that anybody with experience of domestic abuse matters.
Today, our amazing Authentic Voice Panel joined Her Majesty The Queen to open this vital new #SafeSpace. As a champion of our work to ensure #DomesticAbuse survivors feel heard & believed, her Majesty is making it clear that anybody with experience of domestic abuse matters.
Our MD @Shumela_MDofRLP got to meet the Queen 👑 today alongside project partners for @AVProject_Scot @safelives_ @improvserv - the unveiling of a fine piece of art brought us all together to discuss ending domestic abuse. ✊🏽 #TraumaInformed #Collaboration #AuthenticVoice 💜
Our MD @Shumela_MDofRLP got to meet the Queen 👑 today alongside project partners for @AVProject_Scot @safelives_ @improvserv - the unveiling of a fine piece of art brought us all together to discuss ending domestic abuse. ✊🏽 #TraumaInformed #Collaboration #AuthenticVoice 💜 https://t.co/szdqRZd2eu
Very proud to be asked to attend this event @AbdnArtMuseums alongside @AVProject_Scot partners @safelives_ @improvserv for @ResilienceLear1 to unveil a new artwork in support of ending domestic abuse. Nice to meet some new folks 👑 and get to meet the AV Panel in person.
Very important to see that embedding lived experience is one of the key pillars of the newly refreshed Equally Safe strategy and outcomes framework, with more work coming soon to shape the delivery of these outcomes. #EquallySafe #16DaysOfActivism
Very important to see that embedding lived experience is one of the key pillars of the newly refreshed Equally Safe strategy and outcomes framework, with more work coming soon to shape the delivery of these outcomes. #EquallySafe #16DaysOfActivism
The National Trauma Transformation Programme have launched the new Roadmap for Creating Trauma-Informed and Responsive Change: Guidance for Organisations, Systems and Workforces in Scotland: traumatransformation.scot/implementation/
We are honoured to have won #SocEntScotAwards23 in the ‘Building Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Justice category’ 🎉 Huge congrats to the other nominees in our category 🙌 @ComJusScot #TraumaInformedSocialEnterprise
We are honoured to have won #SocEntScotAwards23 in the ‘Building Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Justice category’ 🎉 Huge congrats to the other nominees in our category 🙌 @ComJusScot #TraumaInformedSocialEnterprise
🆕Read the new blog from Samantha Keogh about @AVProject_Scot and how it is working to ensure those with #LivedExeperience of gender-based violence are listened to when it comes to service design. @ISProtectPeople @safelives_ @ResilienceLear1 improvementservice.org.uk/insights/2023/…
COSLA today welcomed the publication of findings and recommendations from the Review of Funding and Commissioning of Violence Against Women and Girls Services. Read the review ➡️bit.ly/42rCrn5 @CllrChalmersSNP
The @improvserv is gathering insights on the needs of racially minoritised survivors of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in Scotland. Find out more here on how to contribute: improvementservice.org.uk/news/may-2023/…
It was a privilege to Chair this event today, amazing work showcased by all the @AVProject_Scot partners alongside some fantastic local initiatives & it was great to hear the commitment of local and national govt from @MareeToddMSP & @CllrChalmersSNP
It was a privilege to Chair this event today, amazing work showcased by all the @AVProject_Scot partners alongside some fantastic local initiatives & it was great to hear the commitment of local and national govt from @MareeToddMSP & @CllrChalmersSNP
Some stills from today…🎬 Huge thanks to all who attended todays @AVProject_Scot event at @COSLA HQ. Beautiful venue, with beautiful humans and working towards a very beautiful cause- #EmbeddingLivedExperience wishing service design In Scotland. It’s everyone’s business! 💜
What a glorious day to be heading through to #Edinburgh to deliver to #Leadership from across Scotland. Embedding lived experience in service design is everyone’s business and we hope today helps everyone attending understand their role and what they can do to support the change.
Senior leaders are invited to join an Authentic Voice event on the role of leadership in embedding lived experience of trauma into strategic decision making in Scotland @safelives_ @ResilienceLear1 Sign up here for the in-person event on 24 April: eventbrite.co.uk/e/authentic-vo…
Our podcast series produced by @ResilienceLear1 is an opportunity for in depth discussions exploring embedding lived experience of trauma into systems. The latest episode focuses on criminal justice with @ComJusScot and @apexscotland. Listen here: authenticvoice.scot/resources-and-…
Episode #3 of the @AVProject_Scot is now live! @improvserv & @safelives_ Huge thanks to our amazing guests @karynmccluskey & @EmmaWil15 The theme: Criminal Justice authenticvoice.scot/resources-and-… #TraumaInformedServices
Just a few of the amazing photos from todays @AVProject_Scot event @DundeeCouncil - huge thanks to @Christo63204297 for capturing the magic! 🙏🏽 🎥🎬#EmbeddingLivedExperience #CultureChange #StartWhereYouAre

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