Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre Voted Voluntary Group/Organisation of the Year 2010

That the Parliament congratulates the Lanarkshire Rape Crisis Centre (LRCC) on being voted the voluntary group/organisation of the year 2010; notes that the LRCC provides free and confidential emotional and practical support services to female victims of rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse; considers that the LRCC plays a valuable role in helping to raise awareness of issues surrounding sexual violence and in bringing the plight of victims of rape, sexual violence and sexual abuse to the attention of the general public, and applauds the efforts and commitment of all the staff and volunteers at the LRCC who help to provide this essential service.