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DOMESTIC ABUSE
THERE IS NO EXCUSE
Domestic Abuse Is:
Physical, emotional or sexual abuse of one person by another. It can happen with a partner or ex. partner.
Remember:
You are not alone and it is not your fault. Domestic Abuse is an Abuse of Power.
Hitting, punching, name calling, forcing sex, enforcing pregnancy or abortion, isolation, financial control, using contact with children to abuse you or them, blatant infidelity, humiliating, controlling and more.
IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT
THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP YOU
If you Decide to Leave:
• Try to leave a bag of clothes for yourself (and your children) at a friends house, in case you have to leave quickly.
• Try to put some money aside for taxis, phone calls, etc. - you can reverse charges to Women's Aid Helplines .
• Try to make sure you have Birth Certificates, Passports, Benefit Books, etc. with you.
• Try to keep a key of your house with you at all times.
Don't worry if you can't, these things can be replaced.
If you Decide to Stay:
• Tell Police and ask them to record it.
• Tell neighbours so they can call Police for you if you need it.
• Make a safety plan for you and your children.
• Tell someone you trust about what is happening to you.
• Get support from Agencies like Women's Aid.
If you Decide to Tell Someone:
• Call one of the numbers (right).
• Your story will be believed - you will not be judged or blamed for what has happened.
• Your partner will not be contacted.
• You will not be told what to do, but you will be supported with your decision. |
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| Telephone Numbers |
| Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline |
0800 027 1234 |
| Tayside Police |
01382 223200 |
| Childline |
0800 1111 |
| Women's Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre |
Dundee & Angus
01382 201291
Perth & Kinross
01738 630965 |
| Ethnic Minority Services |
| Amina - Muslim Women's Helpline |
0808 801031 |
| Shakti Women's Aid |
0131 475 2399 |
| Hemat Gryffe Women's Aid |
0141 353 0859 |
Dial 999 in an emergency
| Local Telephone Numbers |
| Angus |
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| Women's Aid |
01241 439457 |
| Barnardo's Domestic Abuse Initiative |
01241 435747 |
| Police HQ |
01307 302200 |
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| Dundee |
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| Women's Aid |
01382 202525 |
| Barnardo's Domestic Abuse Initiative |
01382 596866 |
| Police HQ |
01382 223200 |
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| Perth |
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| Women's Aid |
01738 639043 |
| Barnardo's Domestic Abuse Initiative |
01738 892516 |
| Police HQ |
01738 621141 |
You can also get more information about domestic abuse and advice
about your rights at:
www.scottishwomensaid.co.uk
www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
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