JK Rowling launches sexual violence support service for women

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.