Gender Based Violence
The West Lothian Gender Based Violence Committee is a multi-agency partnership which co-ordinates and supports professionals who work in the third sector and statutory agencies, tackles a range of issues, including domestic abuse, coercive control, prostitution, human trafficking, rape and sexual assault.
About the West Lothian Gender Based Violence Committee
The West Lothian Gender Based Violence Committee are a multi-agency partnership that is inclusive and welcomes contributions from statutory and third sector partners, including some of the following organisations:
Types of gender based violence
Violence against Women and girls includes:
Key facts about Violence against Women
Violence against women is widespread affecting women of any age, class, race, religion, sexuality or ability.
West Lothian Women's Aid Client Testimonies
Testimonies from women who have used the service
Police Scotland Domestic Abuse Campaign
Information on Police Scotland's latest domestic abuse campaigns
Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)
Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) is the recognised multi-agency model for responding to the needs of visible high-risk victims of domestic abuse across Scotland.
British Sign Language Resources - Gender Based Violence
British Sign Language resources on a range of topics related to gender based violence.
West Lothian Gender Based Violence Service Directory
Information on a variety of community organisations and services aimed at supporting those affected by gender based violence