Gender-based violence: NHSScotland PIN policy
This Partnership Information Network (PIN) policy aims to support a reduction in the risk to staff of gender-based violence and to ensure that appropriate action is taken where incidents of gender-based violence occur or where allegations are raised.
Appendix 5 Further information
Domestic Abuse Helpline
0800 027 1234 (24 hours)
www.domesticabuse.co.uk
Rape Crisis Helpline
08088 01 03 02 (daily 6pm - midnight)
www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk
Scottish Women's Aid
Information and training on domestic abuse and main contact for the network of local Women's Aid groups: 0131 226 6606
www.scottishwomensaid.org.uk
Women's Support Project
Information, training and support on violence against women and information around commercial sexual exploitation
www.womenssupportproject.co.uk
Men's Advice Line
A confidential helpline for men in abusive relationships.
Helpline: 0808 801 0327
Mon - Fri 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm
www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Respect
Promotes, supports and develops effective interventions with perpetrators of abuse across the UK. Useful information can be found on its website:
www.respect.uk.net
Broken Rainbow LGBTDV ( UK)
Offers advise, support and referral services to LGBT people experiencing homophobic, transphobic and same sex domestic abuse.
Helpline : 0300 999 5428 Mon & Thurs 2-8pm; Wed 10am - 1pm
www.broken-rainbow.org.uk
Men's Aid
National charity supporting male victims of domestic abuse.
www.mensaid.org
Survivor Scotland
Scottish Government information and education resource on children sexual abuse, including the national strategy for survivors of CSA
www.survivorscotland.org.uk
information on services for survivors across Scotland can be found at
www.survivorscotland.org.uk/help/
Survivors UK
Information, support and counselling for men who have been raped or sexually abused.
www.survivorsuk.org/
Helpline: 0845 122 1201 Tuesday and Thursday 7pm to 10pm
Yes You Can …
Working with Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
http://scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/07143029/0
Forced Marriage Unit
020 7008 0151
Email: fmu@fco.gov.uk
Email for outreach work: fmuoutreach@fco.gov.uk
www.fco.gov.uk/en/global-issues/human-rights/forced-marriage-unit/
The National Gender-Based Violence Team
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