Independent Review and University Research Projects

IMPORTANT INFORMATION SENT TO ME BY INCAS ON 14/04/2006 I AM POSTING IT HERE FOR ANYONE WHO MAY WISH TO CONTACT THESE PEOPLE. As you are no doubt aware two projects are currently running relevant to those who suffered abuse whilst in Scottish care homes. 1. The Scottish Executive appointed an Independent Expert to review the regulations in vogue during the period in question. Tom Shaw has indicated that he would be willing to meet with groups of victims - in various geographical locations - to discuss with them just what the situation with regards to regulations was in their individual cases. 2. Glasgow University have commissioned research into the entire subject of Abuse in Care. this is being done, primarily, by Moyra Hawthorn. After a telephone discussion it was agreed that, notwithstanding the current difficulties experienced by INCAS, in the interest, and for the benefit of, all victims these two projects be taken to their conclusion. In view of this we are asking for anyone who qualifies and would be interested in speaking with Tom Shaw for Project 1 or Myra Hawthorn on Project Two to get in touch as soon as possible allowing us to compile a geographical 'group' list for the one and to arrange suitable times and locations for both. Some of you may already have heard from Moyra as Frank Docherty had originally supplied a list of potential interviewees. Should you know of anyone who does not have Internet access please pass this on. This has been sent to the entire list [with the surmise that 'someone may know someone' and pass it on. I trust you will appreciate that it is for residents of Scottish units only. Thanking you for your assistance.