Domestic abuse is an incident or pattern of incidents perpetrated (in the majority of cases) by a partner or ex-partner. It may also be perpetrated by a close family member or carer. Domestic abuse covers a wide variety of behaviour, including controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and violent behaviour. It may include physical and sexual violence, psychological abuse, emotional harm, neglect, discriminatory abuse, and financial harm - or a combination of all of these. The resources in this section relate to the overlap between domestic abuse and Adult Support and Protection in Scotland.
This one-page briefing highlights the main learning points from the case of Ms A., an 87 year-old woman. Concerns in this case related to domestic abuse, coercive control, professional curiosity, and mental capacity. The briefing can be used by other areas to reflect on their own practice.
