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Community Safety - Links & Resources

Crime & The Fear Of Crime

Domestic Abuse

  • Scottish Women's Aid
  • Rape Crisis Scotland
  • Sexual Abuse Survivors, Shetland
  • The Zero Tolerance Charitable Trust
  • Violence Against Women (VAW) Prevention Scotland
  • Men's Aid
  • Broken Rainbow
  • Rape & Abuse Line - the Rape & Abuse Line is a registered charity that offers a confidential freephone helpline to people who have survived rape or abuse however long ago the experiences were. They also offer support to the family or partner of the person who has been affected. In some parts of the Grampian and Highland areas of Scotland we can offer free face-to-face support.
  • Men's Advice Line - trained advisors will be offering confidential information, practical advice and emotional support to men. Anyone worried about friends or family and frontline workers can also call the helpline for advice. The helpline will provide a key source of information on the scope and severity of abuse experienced by men and what support men need. The Men's Advice Line is available on 0808 801 0327 (freephone) and is open Monday-Friday 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. Clients can also email info@mensadviceline.org.uk and visit their website.
  • Respect Phoneline - will offer anyone, male or female, who is worried that their own behaviour towards a partner is abusive, a chance to get support to stop and change. Staff can also deal with enquiries from frontline workers who work with abusers as well as concerned friends and family. The Respect Phoneline is available on 0845 122 8609 and it is open Monday-Friday 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. Clients can also email info@respectphoneline.org.uk and visit their website.
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