Domestic Abuse

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What is this? 

An act of harm experienced by anyone, in the majority of cases by a partner or ex-partner, regardless of sex, who may or may not live with you. 

What is harm? 

Harmful behaviours can be sexual, physical, psychological, threatening, controlling and coercive (including over finances). ‘Harm’ does not need to leave a physical mark; if you feel threatened, scared or forced into doing something you are not comfortable with or if it ‘feels’ wrong, it probably is wrong. 

Children who witness ‘harm’ to another person are at risk of being emotionally and psychologically harmed.  

Below is a list of organisations which will listen and offer confidential help and advice. You do not have to give your name if you do not wish to do so.  

Children who are affected by these issues can also access these services. 

Services Available in the Western Isles  

Western Isles Women's Aid 
Tel. 01851 704750
Email office@wiwasty.org  

Western Isles Rape Crisis Centre
Tel. 01851 709965 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm)

Rape Crisis Scotland National Helpline
Tel. 08088 01 03 02 (5pm-12am daily)

Scotland Wide Services  

If you have been raped or sexually assaulted, you can report it to the police at any time, in an emergency situation dial 999, non-emergencies dial 101, To report crime anonymously call Crimestoppers  on 0800 555111.

 www.scotland.police.uk has a reporting form for non-urgent matters  

Sexual assault self-referral centres (SARCs) are also available.   

Rape Crisis Scotland

The 24 hour national Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage helpline is available on 0800 027 1234 Home – Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline (sdafmh.org.uk)  

AMIS (Abused Men In Scotland) 03300 949 395  

Scottish Women's Aid | Changing attitudes, changing lives. (womensaid.scot)  

Galop Is an organisation that supports LGBTG+ people who have experienced abuse and violence  

Victim Support Scotland   

Amina support network for women from BME background  

SHAKTI Based in Edinburgh but can offer limited support across Scotland