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While the Scottish Government has undertaken a range of activities to eradicate violence against women and girls, the Commission’s research shows that the experiences of women and girls in Scotland do not match up with the ambition of laws and policies. [...] 4 These sessions supported the Commission's monitoring of the implementation of the Convention and our report to the Council of Europe. [...] Professionals such as social workers should have an independent review of their training and work within the field of domestic abuse with critical review and reflection of their learning." “I think we need to begin at the root of the problem - the attitudes of boys to girls… Very often, the reason for boys/young men/men's abusive behaviours towards women comes from the beliefs that their fathers h. [...] There needs to be a shift in the culture of the justice system.” “I belong to a group called [removed to protect anonymity], and this group has been able to consult with Police Scotland, Parliament and many other agencies to provide information and opinions based on our lived experience of domestic abuse and for many of us our journey through the justice system. [...] Many of the statements collected throughout the report show the trends of being disbelieved and dismissed and the idea of courtrooms and public bodies as places of performance and storytelling.