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Data on custodial sentences under six months by offence, police area, domestic aggravator published
Tuesday, July 13, 2010

“Recession blamed as domestic violence cases soar by 1,500” Scotsman

See also

Richard Baker (North East Scotland) (Lab) : To ask the Scottish Executive how many offenders received a custodial sentence of six months or less in 2008-09, broken down by (a) main offence and (b) police force area. Richard Baker (North East Scotland) (Lab): To ask the Scottish Executive what proportion of those convicted for an offence with a domestic aggravator received a custodial sentence of six months or less in 2008-09. Richard Baker (North East Scotland) (Lab): To ask the Scottish Executive how many people were convicted for an offence with a domestic aggravator in each of the last three years, broken down by police force area

Posted by MM on Tue 13th Jul 2010 at 8:55 am
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NHS staff training on identification of domestic abuse
Monday, July 05, 2010

“Pioneering scheme to train NHS staff to spot victims of domestic abuse” Herald
“Health staff to be trained to spot domestic abuse” Press and Journal
“Health staff given help in spotting domestic abuse” STV
“NHS staff trained to spot victims of domestic abuse” BBC

Press release

“NHS spotlight on domestic abuse” Scot.Gov.

Posted by MM on Mon 5th Jul 2010 at 9:21 am
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Domestic abuse campaign for Muslim community
Monday, June 21, 2010

“Imams urged to condemn domestic abuse” Herald

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The Reminder

Posted by MM on Mon 21st Jun 2010 at 9:07 am
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BBC documentary on Glasgow domestic abuse court broadcast: police task force; refuge resources
Monday, May 17, 2010

Update

“Is there a happy ending to Scotland’s Minority Report?” Guardian

Following posted on 12.5.10

“Pro–active crackdown on domestic violence hailed a stunning success” Daily Record
“‘I could have killed my partner’ ” BBC
“Inside Scotland’s only domestic abuse court” BBC
“Television scrutiny of the courts in interest of justice” Guardian

“Domestic abuse victims ‘turned away’ over lack of space” BBC

See also

Hitting Home was broadcast on BBC One Scotland at 2235 BST on Tuesday 11 May and is not available on iPlayer.

YouTube clips from Hitting Home

Posted by MM on Mon 17th May 2010 at 8:29 am
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Advice line for male domestic abuse victims launched
Thursday, April 29, 2010

Update

“Helpline set up for male abuse victims” Herald
“Helpline launched for male victims of domestic violence” Press and Journal
“Domestic abuse helpline is launched for men” Law Society Journal Online

Following posted on 18.3.10

“Concerns over London base of Scots domestic abuse helpline” Evening News

“New Scots advice line for male victims of domestic abuse to be launched next month” Daily Record
“Aid for male victims of domestic abuse” Press and Journal
“Men aid line” Sun
“Confidential advice for male victims of domestic abuse” BBC

Press release

“Help for men abused by partners” Scot.Gov. (April 2010)
“Help for male victims of domestic abuse” Scot.Gov. (March 2010)

See also

Men’s Advice Line

Posted by MM on Thu 29th Apr 2010 at 7:42 am
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Strathclyde Police report on results of domestic abuse campaign: violence reductions noted
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

“Old Firm domestic abuse figures drop” STV
“Drop in domestic abuse incidents on Old Firm match days” BBC

Press release

“More Than 2,000 Offenders Arrested During Domestic Abuse Campaign” Strathclyde Police (March 2010)

Also

CjScotland 11.1.10: Football, alcohol, violence and domestic abuse
CjScotland 23.11.09: Strathclyde Police domestic abuse task force

Posted by MM on Wed 10th Mar 2010 at 10:40 am
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Children’s attitudes to domestic violence
Tuesday, February 16, 2010

“Children ‘find violence acceptable’” Herald
“Children’s views are stuck in the past” Herald
“Men hitting women ‘acceptable’ say school children” STV
“Domestic violence can be justified, according to pupils” Press and Journal
“Violence against women is justified, says pupil study” BBC

See also

Scottish Women’s Aid

Posted by MM on Tue 16th Feb 2010 at 10:16 am
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Petition on extension of domestic abuse policy to male victims: evidence to be taken
Thursday, January 28, 2010

“Women campaigners to demand help for abused men” Herald
“Wife ‘threw deep fat fryer at me’” BBC
“Campaigners for male domestic abuse victims go to Holyrood” STV

See also

Petition PE1307 Petition by Alison Waugh and Jackie Walls calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to ensure that all publicly funded action (campaigns, publications, action plans, projects, training programmes, etc.) on domestic abuse/violence are overhauled to fully acknowledge the extent to which men are at the receiving end and to address the needs of male victims and their children.

Posted by MM on Thu 28th Jan 2010 at 10:14 am
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Guidance for coordinated working to prevent violence against women published by SG

Scottish Government. A Partnership Approach to Tackling Violence Against Women in Scotland: Guidance for Multi–Agency Partnerships (January2010)
Scottish Government. Safer Lives: Changed Lives: A Shared Approach to Tackling Violence Against Women in Scotland (June 2009)

Posted by MM on Thu 28th Jan 2010 at 9:49 am
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Football, alcohol, violence and domestic abuse
Monday, January 11, 2010

Update

“Shame of Old Firm bullies as domestic violence rates soar on match day” Daily Record

Following posted on12.05.09

“Surge in Old Firm domestic violence” Scotsman
“Abuse rise after last Old Firm clash” Herald
“Crime blitz after Old Firm tie” Evening Times
“Fall in Old Firm–linked violence” BBC
“Just another night of Old Firm carnage” Scottish Sun

Following posted on 7.05.09

“Old Firm link to rise in male domestic abuse” Herald
“Abused men who suffer in silence need help”Herald
“Old Firm domestic abuse warning” BBC
“Extra police officers to tackle Old Firm violent crime rise” STV

Following posted on 23.03.09

“Domestic violence surges after Old Firm games, police reveal” Herald
“Domestic abuse up 88% after Old Firm clash” Press and Journal
“Old Firm violence link revealed” BBC
“Domestic violence spikes after Old Firm matches” STV

Following posted on 11.02.08

“Big match fuelled domestic abuse” Scotsman
“Football defeat to blame for abuse rise” Sunday Herald
“Abuse numbers rose on Euro night” BBC
“Domestic Violence Rise After Scotland Loss To Italy” Daily Record

Posted by MM on Mon 11th Jan 2010 at 4:08 pm
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