Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) refers to a range of actions that harm, or cause suffering and indignity to, women and children. These include (but are not limited to) physical, sexual and psychological violence in the family, general community or institutions; sexual harassment and intimidation at work and in public; commercial sexual exploitation; and so called ‘honour based’ violence, including dowry-related violence, female genital mutilation, forced and child marriages and ‘honour’ crimes.
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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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ASPire 2024: Sextortion scams (Police Scotland)
18 Nov 2025This video, from the ASPire 2024 conference, defines and explores ‘sextortion’ scams. These are financially motivated sexual extortion…
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Guidance for practitioners: Gender-based violence and learning disability
18 Nov 2025This guide aims to help people working with adults who have mild or moderate learning disabilities or significant…
