Moray Council’s Housing Domestic Abuse Policy sets out a zero-tolerance, trauma-informed and person-centred approach to ensure victims and survivors receive consistent, timely and sensitive assistance.

It aims to provide housing security, prevent homelessness and hold perpetrators accountable, while allowing victims to make informed choices about whether to remain in their homes or seek alternative accommodation.

Moray Council housing staff will receive specialist training over the coming year to recognise and respond appropriately to domestic abuse. The council will also continue to work closely with Police Scotland, NHS Grampian, Moray Women’s Aid and other key partners to deliver a coordinated response for victims and survivors.

The consultation will remain open for eight weeks, with the policy itself being implemented from April 2026.

Councillor Amber Dunbar, chair of Moray Council’s Housing and Community Safety Committee, said: “This policy is about making sure anyone living in, or needing, council housing has safe, supportive options if they are affected by domestic abuse. 

“I’ve spent three years as one of the council’s appointees to the board of Moray Women’s Aid, which has given me an understanding of the importance of providing practical help and security, while allowing people to make the choices that are right for them. I strongly encourage those with experience or views on this issue to take part in this consultation.”

Elle Johnston, services manager at Moray Women’s Aid, added: “We have a great relationship with Moray Council, and Moray Council’s Housing team and we both support one another. I very much welcome this policy and would encourage people to participate in the consultation.”