JK Rowling launches sexual violence support service for women


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File photo of Rowling who founded the support service to help meet an "unmet need” for women who have experienced sexual violence. Photo: AFP

Author JK Rowling has founded a new support service to help meet an "unmet need” for women who have experienced sexual violence.

Beira’s Place in Edinburgh will be a support and advocacy service for women in the Lothians aged 16 and over who have experienced sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives.

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