Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse affects women, men and children across Scotland. The abuse can be both physical and emotional. If you or someone you care about is at risk you'll find immediate help here. Choose from the sections down the left hand side of the page for more information.
Cover your tracks
If you are concerned that another person will find out which Internet sites you visit follow the simple steps outlined on the National Women's Aid website.
If you need help now
Strathclyde Police
The police take cases of domestic abuse very seriously and have specially trained, experienced officers to help. Don't be afraid to call 999.
Local Police branches
Barrhead 0141 532 6200
Giffnock 0141 532 5700
Family Protection Unit
The Strathclyde Police Family Protection Unit offers support to the victims of sensitive crimes shuch as child abuse, domestic abuse and sexual assault.
Tel: 0141 532 6200
ERC Social Work
Barrhead 0141 577 8301
Clarkston 0141 577 4000
Out of hours: 0800 911 505
ERC Social Work department is responsible for the social care and welfare of the community.
National Women's Aid 0800 2000 247
free, 24 hrs
E-mail: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
The service is open to service to women, children and young people who are or have experienced domestic abuse, offering support and information about legal, housing and benefit rights and a safe place to stay.
East Renfrewshire Women's Aid 0141 644 4342
Mon–Thurs, 9am–4pm, Fri 9am–3pm
E-mail erwa@zoom.co.uk
Address: Overlee Lodge,Moray Drive,Clarkston G76-8NL
Scottish Domestic Abuse 0800 027 1234
free, 24 hrs
Confidential help and advice. This has been designed in a way that no-one will be able to trace that your visit at a later date.
Broken Rainbow 08452 60 44 60
Mon & Thurs 2pm–8pm, Wed 10am–1pm
Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence.
Shelter 0808 800 444
If you're in an abusive relationship and have decided to leave, you'll need to find somewhere to stay. Shelter can advise you on your options. Similarly if you wish to evict an abusive partner, Shelter can advise you on your legal rights.
Victim Support
Scottish helpline 0845 603 9213 Mon–Thurs, 9am–4.30pm, Fri 9am–4pm
UK helpline 0845 30 30 900 Mon–Fri, 9am–9pm, Sat and Sun 9am–7pm
E-mail: info@victimsupport.org.uk
You may not want to involve the police but want someone to listen to how you feel. However if you do want to go to the police, Victim Support can help you deal with this and can accompany you at court.
Victim Support East Renfrewshire
Tel: 0141 881 3321
Email: imurphyseastren@aol.com
Address: Municipal Buildings, Bank St, Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, G78 2RA
Opening hours: Mon–Fri, 10am–2pm
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