Ellie Wilson tells us her story of surviving sexual assault.

From the personal devastation wrought by the attacks, to her experience in the Scottish criminal justice system, defiance in the face of 'rape myths', and determination to improve the future for those survivors who will come after her.

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The key facts and stats in episode 1 (with sources)

-Rape complaints in Scotland are at highest level on record and have increased. Rape/attempted rape by 5% in 2023 from the previous year

Source: gov.scot/publications/recorded-crime-scotland-year-ending-june-2023/pages/3/)

-Of the 2,176 rapes or attempted rapes reported to police in 2020-21, only 152 led to a prosecution. 

Source: gov.scot/publications/criminal-proceedings-scotland-2019-20/documents/

-In 2021-22, 51 per cent of rape and attempted rape trials resulted in a conviction, compared with a 91 per cent rate for crimes overall. 

Source: gov.scot/publications/criminal-proceedings-scotland-2019-20/documents/

-1 in 4 women (in England & Wales) have been raped or sexually assaulted as an adult

-1 in 2 rapes against women (in England & Wales) are carried out by a partner or ex-partner

-On average, adult rape cases in England & Wales take more than 2 years to complete in court

Sources for above: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-informed/statistics-sexual-violence/

If you are in need of support:

Rape Crisis Scotland can be contacted on 08088 010302 or rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

Rape Crisis England & Wales on 0808 500 2222 or rapecrisis.org.uk

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