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Domestic abuse support
Domestic abuse is more common than many people realise. According to the Scottish Government, an incident is recorded every 10 minutes in Scotland, with 58,104 incidents recorded in 2015/16.
Domestic abuse is never acceptable, and you have the right to be safe. There are people who can help, and you do have options.
The Orkney Domestic Abuse Forum (DAF), which includes the Violence Against Women Partnership, works across public, private, and voluntary sector organisations to reduce and prevent domestic abuse in Orkney, and to make sure people affected by it, or at risk of it, get the right support.
Local help
Women's Aid Orkney
Scottish Women's Aid 24hr Helpline
Police Scotland
24hr Domestic Abuse Helpline
Victim Support Orkney
Relationship Scotland, Orkney
Support for Men
Abuse is never acceptable, and no one should feel scared, hurt, or intimidated by anyone else. While more women than men experience domestic abuse, men can be affected too.
If you're a man, or know a man, experiencing any form of abuse, the organisations below can help. These follow Respect UK guidelines and are endorsed by Scottish Women's Aid.
Men's Advice Line: (Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm)
Men's Advice Line
Other support and advice
Respect Phoneline: A confidential helpline for people worried about their own abusive behaviour
Respect Phoneline
Rape Crisis Scotland: (6pm to midnight daily), Crisis support for anyone in Scotland affected by sexual violence
Rape Crisis Scotland
NHS Open Road
Samaritans
Breathing Space
You can also contact ORSAS, Victim Support Orkney, or Relationships Scotland, Orkney for further support.
Related resources
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Orkney partnership for action against gender based violence and abuse terms of reference
This document contains the terms of reference and working structure for the Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse. It explains the partnership’s role in preventing domestic abuse, supporting people affected by abuse and putting Scotland’s Equally Safe strategy into practice locally. It covers partnership activities, membership, meetings, reporting, subgroups and action plans. It also sets out its commitment to equality and fair treatment for everyone.
Please be aware that this summary has been generated using AI.
Related resources
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Orkney partnership for action against gender based violence and abuse leaflet
This document contains an overview of the Orkney Partnership for Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse, which brings public and voluntary organisations together to tackle violence against women, girls and others. It explains how the partnership helps people affected by abuse, promotes prevention by challenging gender inequality, shares training and learning, and checks the quality of local services. It also outlines support from Scotland’s Improvement Service and gives contact details and a website for further help.
Please be aware that this summary has been generated using AI.