Let’s not disgrace, let’s not shame, let not blame... we should be Getting it right for every family... powerful words from 𝕁𝕒𝕞𝕖𝕤 𝔻𝕠𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕥𝕪 💜 Scottish Violence Reduction Unit CommunityJusticeScot East Renfrewshire People, partnership and protection conference.

Each Friday, we give a shout-out to the people and agencies that are helping create real change. Thank you to East Renfrewshire Council in United Kingdom for their commitment to the Safe & Together Model! #DVinformed #DomesticAbuse #GenderBasedViolence bit.ly/37P5R2E

Sadly, home is not a safe place for everyone. Locally 1000 women and children contact Women's Aid SL & ER for support every year. #domesticabuse is never ok, if you need support call Women's Aid on 0141 404 0015 or the national abuse helpline on 0800 027 1234. All calls are confidential

As domestic violence cases continue to surge during the coronavirus lockdown, helplines are always available for support. If you need assistance call Women's Aid SL & ER on 0141 404 0015 or Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline on 0800 027 1234. Calls are confidential.

Calls to UK Domestic Abuse Helplines have more than doubled since the lockdown. Victims should know that if they are in danger, they can dial 999, then press 55 and remain silent. Police will know that the caller is in danger and cannot speak. Spread this wide.

If you know someone who is experiencing domestic abuse and needs help, call Scotland’s Domestic Abuse 24hr Helpline on 0800 027 1234 or visit safer.scot. If you feel someone is in immediate danger call 999. #ReportDomesticAbuse

This is lifesaving advice. Locally 1000 women and children seek help from Women's Aid SL & ER every year. Let's not give #domesticabuse a home in East Renfrewshire

We'll not tolerate domestic abuse, tackling it & preventing it is a priority for us & that has not changed because of #Coronavirus. If you, or anyone you know, are being abused, or are at risk of abuse call 101/999 in an emergency. For support call the helpline on 0800 027 1234.

If you are experiencing abuse and don't feel able to speak - there is a #SilentSolution. Call 999 if you are in danger and listen to the operator. You can cough or tap the phone and press 55 when prompted.

Over the last 12 months Women's Aid SL & ER provided support to 1000 women and children. If you are experiencing domestic abuse you are not alone. Call 0141 404 0015 (Mon-Fri 9-5) or the 24-hour helpline 0800 027 1234 #WhatWillYouDo #16days #16DaysofActivism #16daysofaction

Domestic abuse isn’t always physical. Financial abuse and coercive control are also types of violence against women. For help, call Women's Aid SL & ER 0141 404 0015 (Mon-Fri 9-5) or the 24-hour helpline 0800 027 1234 #WhatWillYouDo #16days #16daysofaction

Disabled women are more likely to experience domestic abuse. They may also find it more difficult to seek support because there are additional barriers to accessing services and support. Know the signs 👉 orlo.uk/UUyE7 #WhatWillYouDo #16days #16daysofaction

A new drop-in service will provide free and confidential support to women and girls who have been raped, sexually assaulted or sexually abused, no matter when this has happened in their lives. We can also help friends and family of a survivor.

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and marks the start of 16 Days of Action. Tackling violence against women and girls is everyone's business. This year's #16Days theme is 'Imagine a Scotland without Gender-Based Violence'.

Great to see @AmberRuddHR this morning emphasising the need to hold perpetrators to account. We urgently need to stop asking 'why doesn't she leave?' and start asking 'why doesn't he stop?' thetimes.co.uk/article/we-mus…

Indeed it should - Low rape conviction rates prove corroboration should be scrapped, says Rape Crisis Scotland commonspace.scot/articles/12407… via @TheCommonSpace

I'm at a very very snowy BBC Radio 1 BBC Newsbeat today to talk about SafeLives research on young people & #domesticabuse #SafeYoungLives On at 12.45.

Dr Mary Hepburn heard Mary speak 20 years ago and was totally blown away and inspired...fortunate enough to hear Mary today still blown away and inspired ...Legend CommunityJusticeScot

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