The Scotsman

Pink card scheme expansion urged

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The Scottish Government is being urged to roll out a scheme aimed at helping those who have suffered violence or abuse because of their gender.

The SNP annual conference passed a motion calling for the Emily Test pink card scheme, set up by the mother of a student who took her own life after experienci­ng domestic abuse, to be further expanded.

The scheme, named after 18-year-old Emily Drouet, has seen more than 100,000 cards distribute­d to staff at universiti­es and colleges, detailing where support is available.

The motion calls for this to be expanded across the emergency services and to all staff working in education.

SNP MSP Jenni Minto said: "Rolling out the Emily Test pink cards is an important part of supporting those who need help."

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