Central Scotland Police

Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse affects all sections of the community and is not a problem exclusively associated with one social, sexual or ethnic group.

If you are suffering physical, sexual, emotional or financial abuse or are being intimidated or threatened by a current or previous partner, you are a victim of domestic violence.

You may be feeling frightened, isolated and ashamed. Remember, you are not to blame for what is happening and above all you do not have to suffer in silence. Help is available.

Central Scotland Police, in conjunction will all other Scottish police forces, work to a nationally agreed definition of domestic abuse which has been adopted by the Association of Chief Police Officers(Scotland) and the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service.

This is:

"Any form of physical, sexual or mental and emotional abuse which might amount to criminal conduct and which takes place within the context of a close relationship.

"The relationship will be between partners (married, co-habiting or otherwise) or ex-partners. The abuse can be committed in the home or elsewhere."

What to do if you have suffered domestic violence

In an emergency always call 999 (if life is in danger or a crime is in progress).

Non-emergencies

Call 01786 456000 and report the incident to officers responsible for the area in which you live. All police officers are trained to deal with Domestic Abuse Incidents, however where appropriate they will refer your incident to the Central Scotland Police Domestic Abuse Unit, 01324 678830.