Domestic abuse

A section with information about domestic abuse, how to report if you or someone you know is a victim, support you can receive and a message to perpetrators.

In this section:

What is domestic abuse?

In this page you can discover what domestic abuse is, information on the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act and how you can report it.

What can I do if this is happening to me?

This page provides information for those who are being affected by domestic abuse and how to approach your future.

What can I do if this is happening to someone I know?

Information on what to do if someone you know is being affected by domestic abuse.

Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland

Information about the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland and what happens after you put an application in.

Partners and other organisations that can help

A list of organisations to contact if you or someone you know is being affected by domestic abuse.

Message to domestic abuse perpetrators

A page with a message for those who carry out domestic abuse, including the penalties and how to get help.

Domestic abuse: The effects on children

How children are affected by domestic abuse and why the charges may be harsher when they are involved.

Hermat Gryffe Women's Aid

Watch an animation launched by Hemat Gryffe Women’s Aid, in association with Police Scotland.

Gathering victim survivor feedback to improve the service we provide

If you have reported domestic abuse, rape or sexual crime to Police Scotland, we’d like your feedback on the service we provided.