Domestic Abuse

CIH Scotland national director Callum Chomczuk makes the case for parliament and the housing sector to do more to safeguard women and children experiencing domestic abuse during the current lockdown. As the country enters its second week of the lockdown, a measure intended to protect us all, it is c

The safety and well-being of women and children who are at risk of experiencing violence during the coronavirus outbreak is being supported with funds for key organisations, justice secretary Humza Yousaf has announced.

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that the UK Government was discriminating against vulnerable victims of domestic violence by reducing their housing benefits.

Domestic abuse charity Scottish Women’s Aid (SWA) marked International Women’s Day yesterday calling for national and local authorities, and community planning partnerships, to offer secure, long-term funding for specialist domestic abuse services.

Legislative measures are required to improve housing outcomes for women and children experiencing domestic abuse, according to CIH Scotland.

New figures released today by Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline (SDAFMH) show a 25% increase in the volume of calls to the helpline support in the year 2018-19.

Scottish Women’s Aid (SWA) is embarking on a new project to address a lack of access to justice for women and children experiencing domestic abuse in Scotland. Despite having a right to expect competent and affordable legal services when and where they need them, the charity said women continu

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has pledged its commitment to supporting people experiencing domestic abuse.

North Lanarkshire Council’s housing services is throwing its weight behind a campaign to prevent domestic abuse.  Housing staff and management: Julie Ann Paterson, Stephen Llewellyn, Alison Clarke, Sharon Mullen, Holly Baird and George Knight

The community of West Dunbartonshire came together at a groundbreaking conference designed to raise awareness of and prevent domestic abuse.

Hillcrest has pledged its support to the Make a Stand campaign which encourages organisations to take action in supporting victims of domestic abuse. (clockwise from top left) operations manager Rob Hughes, director of housing Bob Sander, deputy chief executive Fiona Morrison, chief executive Angela

A ground-breaking community conference to help break the cycle of domestic violence is to be held by West Dunbartonshire Council.  The event, No Home for Domestic Abuse – Breaking the Cycle, will take place on November 14, in Clydebank Town Hall.

The police and courts will be given new powers to remove suspected domestic abusers from the homes of victims or others at risk, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. The Scottish Government will introduce a bill to parliament which will create new protective orders to keep a suspected

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon met with staff from Scottish Women's Aid on Tuesday and was presented with more than 100 messages from the public about domestic abuse. Megan Gordon, external affairs officer at Scottish Women’s Aid, Jo Ozga, policy officer at Scottish Women’s Aid, Nicola S

Argyll and Bute Council has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing homelessness arising from domestic abuse.