Scotland's Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage Helpline
Free 24-hour helpline for anyone experiencing domestic abuse or forced marriage.
Links and phone numbers for domestic abuse support services in Scotland
Provides advice and support for people that have experienced sexual violence
Advice and support for LGBTQI young people that have experienced domestic abuse
A confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16, feeling low, anxious or depressed.
Scottish Women's Rights Centre
Free legal information, advice, representation and advocacy support to self-identifying women in Scotland affected by violence and abuse.
Free legal advice on all aspects of Scots law relating to Children and Young people.
Criminal Injuries Compensation
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) is an organisation set up to compensate the victims of crimes of violence in the UK. The time limit for making a criminal injury claim is two years from the incident.
Victim Information & Advice (VIA)
A free service run by Crown office and Procurator Fiscal (COPFS) to provide information to victims of crime.
Information and guidance if you have been asked to make a victim impact statement for court.
If you have been the victim of a crime and your (ex) partner is in prison you can request information about their release date.
The NHS Scotland sexual assault self-referral phone service can help to arrange care for you in the days following a rape or sexual assault. The service may be able to arrange for you to have a forensic medical examination without making a report to the police.
Virtual Tours of Scottish Courts
Interactive tours of all the courthouses in Scotland, which lets you see what the courts look like and what you can expect when you attend.
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