National Strategy for Survivors of Childhood Abuse

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes that it is 10 years since the launch in September 2005 of the National Strategy for Survivors of Childhood Abuse; believes that the Cross Party Group on Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse was instrumental in establishing the strategy, which it considers a groundbreaking initiative that has benefited all survivors; congratulates everyone involved with survivor services in Pollok, across Glasgow and throughout Scotland on what it sees as the difference that they make to people’s lives; recognises that survivors' groups, including the cross-party group, Open Secret in Falkirk and others, have concerns about the future of the strategy; understands that the overwhelming majority of childhood sexual abuse takes place within the immediate family or the community; believes that the intent of the national strategy is to be of benefit to all survivors and to provide a platform for other initiatives, including the Historical Child Abuse Inquiry Scotland and the National Confidential Forum, and notes the view that survivor-led services are crucial for supporting victims and that any confusion in the delivery of this service impacts adversely on survivors.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

Lab 14 Con 8 SNP 3 LD 3 Ind 1

Party shown is each supporter’s party when the motion was published.

1. 9 Dec 2015
   National Strategy for Survivors of Childhood Abuse

   John Scott Con Meeting of the Parliament

   The final item of business is a members’ business debate on motion S4M-14517, in the name of Johann Lamont, on the national strategy for survivors of childhood abuse. The debate will be concluded without any question being put. Motion deba…