Domestic abuse
Get help for domestic violence
If you (or someone you know) is being abused by a partner or ex-partner call to discuss your options:
- Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline - 0800 027 1234 (24 hours)
- Midlothian Women's Aid in Dalkeith - 0131 663 9827
- Midlothian Woman's Aid in Penicuik - 01968 670970
- Men's Advice Line - 0808 801 0327
- AMIS (Abused Men In Scotland) - 0808 800 0024
If you or your children have been assaulted or are in danger phone the police:
- Call 999
In danger, need the police, but can’t speak?
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
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