Domestic abuse
Domestic abuse is an incident or pattern of incidents perpetrated (in the majority of cases) by a partner or ex-partner. It may also be perpetrated by a close family member or carer. Domestic abuse covers a wide variety of behaviour, including controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour. It may include physical and sexual violence, psychological abuse, emotional harm, neglect, discriminatory abuse, and financial harm – or a combination of all of these. The resources in this section relate to the overlap between domestic abuse and Adult Support and Protection in Scotland.
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ASP and domestic abuse information pack for Council Officers forum (East Lothian & Midlothian Public Protection Committee)
2 Mar 2026This pack contains core resources, for instance on professional curiosity, that inform all ASP work. It also contains…
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Coercive and controlling behaviour (5 Nations)
1 Dec 2025These are the slides from a 5 Nations webinar held in December 2024. This series of webinars shares…
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Coercive control (5 Nations)
1 Dec 2025These are the slides from a 5 Nations webinar held in September 2025. This series of webinars shares…
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How domestic violence perpetrators manipulate systems
18 Nov 2025Domestic violence perpetrator manipulation of systems is a critical problem that undermines responses to family violence and deeply…
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Domestic abuse informed practice and systems: A self-assessment toolkit and evaluation framework
18 Nov 2025This Self-Assessment Tool and Evaluation Framework takes a reflective look at key areas of policy and practice in…
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Intersections meeting guide
18 Nov 2025Domestic abuse in families often intersects with the substance abuse and/or mental health issues of one or more…
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How to be an ally to a loved one experiencing domestic violence
18 Nov 2025This guide is a resource to assist family and friends in being an ally to survivors of domestic…
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Choose to change (Toolkit)
18 Nov 2025These resources are for men who are worried about their behavior toward their loved ones. The Choose to Change…
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Learning from Learning Reviews: Ms A (Aberdeen)
18 Nov 2025This one-page briefing highlights the main learning points from the case of Ms A., an 87 year-old woman.…
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Domestic abuse and trauma-informed practice: Companion document
18 Nov 2025This document supports all professionals working with women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse, and/or perpetrators.…
