What measures it takes to support victims of crime, other than providing direct funding to Victim Support Scotland.

In addition to funding for Victim Support Scotland, the Scottish Government supports victims of crime in a range of ways including: funding for other support organisations dealing with murder, suicide and human trafficking (over £900, 000 per annum). In addition, around £25 million has been made available to fund Scottish cases within the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
During the period 2008-12, the Scottish Government committed £55 million to tackle violence against women, including funding for Scottish Women’s Aid, Rape Crisis Scotland and the rape crisis and domestic abuse helplines. Around £780,000 per annum has been provided for support services at specialist domestic abuse courts plus £2 million for the Caledonian Programme to ensure there is an integrated approach to addressing men’s domestic abuse and improve the lives of those affected.
Police, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and other criminal justice organisations spend a significant amount of their operational time on victim issues, including providing the Victim Information and Advice service. The Scottish Government also provides a variety of information to victims. This includes a website, information cards and packs which are aimed at victims of serious crime such as rape and sexual assault and for bereaved families following murder, culpable homicide or a road death.
The Scottish Government is committed to introducing a victims and witnesses bill in this parliamentary session and has been in dialogue with stakeholders to identify areas that need either legislation or other measures.