Domestic abuse

If you (or someone you know) is being abused by a partner or ex-partner there is support available.

Abuse can involve:

• Hitting, kicking, pushing or punching you
• Threatening you, your children, your family or pets
• Humiliating you in front of your children and others
• Forcing you to have sex
• Destroying your possessions
• Keeping you short of money
• Telling you that you are useless or ugly
• Accusing you of being unfaithful
• Ridiculing what you say or believe
• Isolating you from friends or family

Support for people experiencing domestic abuse

If you or your children have been assaulted or are in danger call 999.
If you can't speak you can cough or tap the phone to make a silent 999 call.

Local services

• Women's Aid East & Midlothian - 0131 561 5800
• Abused Men In Scotland (AMIS) - 03300 949 395
• Violence Against Women and Girls and Gender Based Violence Services Directory (PDF).

If you are worried about someone seeing what you have searched for online visit the Women's Aid website for advice on hiding your tracks online.

Support for men worried about their behaviour within relationships:

• If you identify as a man we can support you to with our 'Your Chance To Change' programme.