Resources for: Employers and Gender Based Violence/Abuse
‘There is one universal truth, applicable to all countries, cultures and communities: violence against women is never acceptable, never excusable, never tolerable.’ United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon.
Women, children and men can all be victims of violence. There is a a national focus on taking action on all forms of violence against women and girls. By this we mean the violent and abusive behaviour carried out predominantly by men directed at women and girls precisely because of their gender. Behaviour that stems from systemic, deep-rooted women’s inequality, and which includes domestic abuse, rape, sexual assault, commercial sexual exploitation (like prostitution), and so called ‘honour based’ violence like female genital mutilation and forced marriage. Reference
ASSIST
ASSIST provides support to families going through the domestic abuse courts. Their aim is to ensure that all victims of domestic abuse, regardless of gender, age or ethnicity are safe, informed and supported throughout their involvement with the criminal justice system.
Phone: 0141 276 7710
Web: www.assistscotland.org.uk/
CARA (challenging and responding to abuse)
CARA provides confidential counselling support to children, young people of school age and women who have experienced domestic abuse, rape, and/or sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse. Both self and agency referrals are welcomed
Phone: 0141 562 8800
Web: http://www.wdhscp.org.uk/mental-health-services-for-cyp-adults/counselling-support-for-women-children-and-young-people/
Police Scotland
Police Scotland's website has an Advice and Information page. Included are pages on:
- child abuse
- counter terrorism
- domestic abuse
- drugs (harm prevention)
- hate crime
- internet safety
- online student safety guide
- rape and sexual crime
- safe nights out
- stalking
- victims and witnesses
Web: https://www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/
Rape Crisis Scotland
Information on helpline and Rape Crisis centres across Scotland who provide trauma-informed support. The website also contains a number of resources for survivors, friends and family, and young people.
Helpline number: 08088 01 03 02
Web: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/
Samaritans
A 24 hour support service for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure.
Web: www.samaritans.org
Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
A helpline and website to support anyone experiencing domestic abuse or forced marriage, as well as their family members, friends, colleagues and professionals who support them. A confidential, sensitive service, including an interpreting service, for anyone who calls.
Web: www.sdafmh.org.uk/en/
SHOUT Crisis text service
Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Helpline number: 85258 free text support service
Web: www.giveusashout.org/
Women's Aid - Clydebank
Clydebank Women’s Aid is a confidential organisation which provides various services for women, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse.
Phone: 0141 952 8118
Web: www.clydebankwomensaid.co.uk/
Women's Aid - Dumbarton
Dumbarton District Women’s Aid (DDWA) is a confidential organisation which provides information, support and, where appropriate, refuge for women and any accompanying children who have experienced or at risk of domestic abuse.
Phone: 01389 751036
Web: http://www.ddwa.org.uk/
Women's Aid - Scotland
Information and support on all aspects of domestic abuse.
Phone: 0800 027 1234
Web: www.womensaid.scot/
Hematt Gryffe Women's Aid
Safe temporary accommodation and culturally sensitive support for women, children, and young people.
Phone: 0141 353 0859
Web: www.hematgryffe.org.uk/
Sowing Seeds: Trauma Informed Practice for Anyone Working with Children and Young People
This animation was developed by NHS Education for Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government. It is designed to be relevant to all workers within the Scottish workforce who work with children and young people. It aims to support staff to understand the impact of trauma and to know how to adapt the way they work to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people affected by trauma.
Web: https://vimeo.com/334642616
West Dunbartonshire Violence Against Women and Girls Partnership
West Dunbartonshire’s Violence against Women Partnership is a multiagency mechanism that works collaboratively to provide support to all victims of Gender-Based Violence and reduce its prevalence in the area. If you, or someone you know, are experiencing Domestic Abuse or other forms of GBV, we have resources and support services in the area. You can find more information on local specialist services and national resources on our website.
Web: http://www.wdhscp.org.uk/violence-against-women-and-girls/?