This series contains materials created by other organisations that were collected and used by Scottish Women's Aid during their activities and functions. Materials relate to domestic abuse, violence against women/gender based violence, women's groups and centres, child welfare, poverty, housing, the law, and education. The series include newsletters, magazines, leaflets, booklets, annual reports, and government documents and policy information.
This series contains the film created for Scottish Women's Aid's 30th anniversary, as well as 25 VHS tapes created and/or collected by Scottish Women's Aid. There are two tapes of Scottish Women's Aid training sessions while the rest of the tapes contain news items or documentaries relating to domestic abuse and violence against women that were recorded from television and used by staff members and volunteers.
Scottish Women's AidDuring the course of the Speaking Out: Recalling Women's Aid in Scotland project (2016-2017) eight interview were conducted with women involved in the Women's Aid movement in Scotland for a documentary to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the organisation. The film can be viewed here - https://womenslibrary.org.uk/discover-our-projects/speaking-out/speaking-out-film/.
Interviewees:
Kate Arnot
Rhona Brown
Jennifer Kerr
Mairi McAllister
Jean McKenzie
Anne Morrison
Girijamba Polubothu
Mridul Wadhwwa
Interviewee: Heather Williams
Interview Date: 12/07/2016
Interview Location: Dingwall
Time: 01:03:40
Interviewer: Margaret Moore
Time period: 2000s, 2010s
Groups: Scottish Women’s Aid, Ross-shire Women’s Aid
Roles: Administrator (SWA), Manager (Ross-shire WA), Chair of Board of Directors (SWA)