On the one hand, great news. On the other hand, the word “women” doesn’t appear even once.

Rape Crisis Scotland chief executive steps down after 24 years 

Rape Crisis Scotland chief executive Sandy Brindley is stepping down after 24 years at the organisation.

Sandy has been part of the Rape Crisis movement for more than three decades, starting as a volunteer support worker in Glasgow in 1994 before leaving to set up Rape Crisis Scotland in 2002.

Under Sandy’s leadership, and through her passionate advocacy, Rape Crisis Scotland has become a national voice for and with survivors of rape and sexual violence.

She has worked tirelessly to raise awareness, challenge public attitudes around rape and sexual violence, and ensure that the needs and concerns of survivors are respected and represented when laws and policies change. 

Yeah, she has worked tirelessly to challenge public attitudes like the one that says women should have access to rape crisis services for women only. She has worked tirelessly to be inclooosive of men in Rape Crisis Scotland whether women like it or not.

Chair of Rape Crisis Scotland’s board Lindsey Millen said: “Sandy has been with Rape Crisis Scotland since the organisation’s inception, and she has been supporting survivors of rape and sexual violence for more than 30 years.

“Sandy’s unwavering commitment to improving support and justice services for survivors has always been at the very heart of her work.”

Unless they insist on women-only services.

Sandy said: “The Rape Crisis movement in Scotland is full of wonderful, dedicated and passionate staff and volunteers – it has been such a privilege to work alongside them to stand with survivors, and to transform how Scotland responds to sexual violence.

Oh you’ve transformed it all right – but not in a good way.