Support from Police Scotland
If you feel threatened or if you or your children are in danger, in an emergency phone
999.
If it is not an emergency, you can contact Police Scotland on
101.
If you report domestic abuse, the police will investigate, which is likely to involve making contact with your partner who may be arrested. The police will report your partner for consideration of prosecution where there is enough evidence.
Domestic abuse covers a range of behaviours including but not limited to
- physical and sexual violence
- threatening and abusive conduct or communication
- coercive or controlling behaviour
- stalking and harassment.
Advice can also be found on the Police Scotland website.