What is this?
An act of harm experienced by anyone, in the majority of cases by a partner or ex-partner who may or may not live with you.
What is harm?
Harmful behaviours can be sexual, physical, psychological, threatening, controlling and coercive (including over finances). ‘Harm’ does not need to leave a physical mark; if you feel threatened, scared or forced into doing something you are not comfortable with or if it ‘feels’ wrong, it probably is wrong.
Children who witness ‘harm’ to another person are at risk of being emotionally and psychologically harmed.
Below is a list of organisations which will listen and offer confidential help and advice. You do not have to give your name if you do not wish to do so.
Children who are affected by these issues can also access these services.
Scotland Wide Services
If you have been raped or sexually assaulted, you can report it to the police at any time, in an emergency situation dial 999, non-emergencies dial 101, To report crime anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
www.scotland.police.uk has a reporting form for non-urgent matters
Sexual assault self-referral centres (SARCs) are also available.
The 24 hour national Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage helpline is available on 0800 027 1234 Home - Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline (sdafmh.org.uk)
AMIS (Abused Men In Scotland) 03300 949 395
Scottish Women's Aid | Changing attitudes, changing lives. (womensaid.scot)
Galop Is an organisation that supports LGBTG+ people who have experienced abuse and violence
Amina support network for women from BME background
SHAKTI Based in Edinburgh but can offer limited support across Scotland
Services Available in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Grampian Womens Aid
Tel. 01224 59338
Aberdeen City Council Domestic Abuse Team
Tel. 0800 0304713 or
Email: domesticabuseteam@aberdeeencity.gov.uk
Aberdeen Cyrenians Violence against Women
Tel. 0300 303 0903 option 4 or
Email evaa@weareac.org
Grampian Rape Crisis
Tel. 01224 590932
General enquiries: info@rcgrampian.co.uk
Referrals: referrals@rcgrampian.co.uk
Services Available in Moray
Information on service provision specific to moray can be found on the Moray Council website
Women’s Aid Moray
Tel. 01343 548 549