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Domestic Abuse

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 such 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:

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

East Renfrewshire Women's Aid
Lloyds TSB House
238a Ayr Road
Newton Mearns
East Renfrewshire

Tel: 0141-644-4342
Fax:0141-644-0976

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

0300 999 LGBT (5428)

This will allow callers using mobiles – often the safest way LGBT can contact us when they need to talk through domestic violence issues - to speak to us at a cheaper more transparent rate.

Calls to 03 numbers cost no more than a national rate call to an 01 or 02 number and must count towards any inclusive minutes in the same way as 01 and 02 calls. These rules apply to calls from any type of line including mobile, BT, other fixed line or payphone.


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:

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