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Introduction for Professionals

Shetland Domestic Abuse Partnership

Shetland Domestic Abuse Partnership (SDAP) is a multi-agency partnership working together to tackle and address Domestic Abuse and Gender Based Violence throughout the isles by:

 

  • Developing and implementing the Shetland Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Strategy 2018-2023

  • Providing a forum for information / best practice sharing and service coordination across Shetland

  • Keeping abreast of national strategies and initiatives and applying them to the local situation

  • Organising training for people working in the field of Domestic Abuse and Gender Based Violence

  • Raising awareness of Domestic Abuse and Gender Based Violence and what can be done to prevent it

Partner Organisations

Current members of Shetland Domestic Abuse Partnership:

  • Shetland Women's Aid
  • NHS Shetland
  • Police Scotland
  • The Compass Centre (formerly Rape Crisis Shetland)
  • Hjaltland Housing Association
  • Shetland College UHI
  • Shetland Public Protection
  • SIC -Adult Social Work
  • SIC-Children's Social Work
  • SIC Housing
  • SIC Criminal Justice Social Work
    SIC Children's Services
  • Space to Face Shetland - restorative practices organisation

Contact

Domestic Violence and abuse can affect anyone, both women and men regardless of their age or where they are from. It is essential that professionals who may encounter victims of domestic violence as part of their professional work have an understanding of the dynamics, and of the options available to practitioners and victims to deal with this issue. If you are a professional and would like more information about services in Shetland please email office@shetlandwa.org

 

Over 100 cases of domestic abuse take place in Shetland every year. There were 64,807 cases recorded in Scotland from 2021-22 - where gender information was recorded every 4 in 5 incidents of domestic abuse involved a female victim and a male suspected perpetrator. Domestic Abuse affects people across our community regardless of sex, race, age, religion, sexuality, income or lifestyle.

Domestic abuse is unacceptable and you have a right to be safe. You do have options and there are people who can help you.

These are the phone numbers and weblinks:

POLICE
In an emergency dial 999
Tel: 101 - Non Emergency calls
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SHETLAND WOMEN'S AID
Tel: 01595 692070
Help for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. May be able to offer safe and secure accommodation for you and your children

office@shetlandwa.org

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THE COMPASS CENTRE (formerly Shetland Rape Crisis)
Tel: 01595 747174 
Free and confidential information,advocacy and support for anyone in Shetland aged 13 and over affected by any form of sexual violence.

contact@compasscentre.org

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VICTIM SUPPORT SCOTLAND
Support Co-ordinator - Joyce Horne
14 Market Street, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0DE
Tel: 01595 744524 / E Mail joyce.horne@victimsupportsco.org.uk
Free information, practical help, emotional support and guidance through the criminal justice system.  Empowering people affected by crime.
https://victimsupport.scot/
National Helpline 0800 160 1985

24 HOUR DOMESTIC ABUSE AND FORCED MARRIAGE HELPLINE
Tel: 0800 027 1234
Free confidential support for people who have experienced domestic abuse.
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MEN'S ADVICE LINE
Tel: 0808 801 0327 
Confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence or abuse.
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