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Motion · S6M-15730 · 3 Dec 2024

Multimedia Campaign to Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls in Glasgow

Lodged by Annie Wells Standard Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Molly Geddes, former Royal Conservatoire of Scotland graduate actor and writer on the new film, Where We Stop, which raises awareness of violence against women and girls; further understands that the compelling six-minute film aims to raise awareness about violence against women and girls, among young women aged between 16 and 21 in Glasgow, and to direct them to information, support and services available in the city; understands that the short film follows the main character, Sophie, and her relationship with her boyfriend, gradually revealing her partner's increasingly coercive, controlling and abusive behaviour; notes that the final scene features a call to action, signposting viewers to Sophie’s Stop, which is an app built in partnership with Glasgow Girls Club and Glasgow City Council, containing guidance and information on available services; recognises that the short film, written by Geddes, was created in partnership, through a series of focus groups and script-writing workshops with girls and young women from across Glasgow, to ensure its impact and sensitivity; considers that the film tackles themes relating to violence against women and girls head on, highlighting the real experiences of those affected by the issue, including the theme of coercive control and domestic abuse of young women; notes that Glasgow Girls Club founder and director, Amy Rew, was a producer on the film and coordinated the communications media planning on behalf of Glasgow City Council; understands that she hopes that the launch of this campaign will raise awareness and provide essential information about city services and resources, and that it aims to better equip young women to recognise forms and signs of the issue, and acknowledges that the film is part of a wider campaign designed to inform as many young women as possible and transcend barriers to accessibility.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.