All resources in this section have been designed with the public in mind. They provide digestible information which, in some cases, can be adapted for local use. This section also includes Easy Read material.
This guide is a resource to assist family and friends in being an ally to survivors of domestic abuse. A positive first experience talking about the abuse can make the difference between safety and increased isolation and entrapment for a loved one.
These resources are for men who are worried about their behavior toward their loved ones. The Choose to Change Toolkit describes a four-step process to assist men in developing strong, safe support networks to help them interrupt their violence and increase safety for other family members. It includes a professionals booklet, information for partners, and information for network contacts.
This Easy Read booklet explains CSE and how it can happen. It breaks down all the different types of CSE, the risks to women, and how to get support.
There is also a video version of this booklet.
This booklet is directly aimed at women involved in commercial sexual exploitation (CSE). It aims to help people to stay safe and know their rights. The booklet highlights the different risks women may face while selling or exchanging sexual activity, with safety tips and strategies.
The booklet is informed by the experiences of women who are or have been involved in selling or exchanging sex or images.
This guide, aimed at the general public (especially older people), sets out the different types of abuse. It outlines actions people can take to keep themselves safe, and actions to take if someone is being abused. National helpline numbers are included.
This downloadable six-page leaflet is in Easy Read format and sets out what domestic abuse is. It is for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or who is worried about someone else. The leaflet also sets out many different ways in which people can get help around domestic abuse.
This video, made for Scotland’s national Adult Support and Protection Day 2025, highlights financial abuse of older adults. It looks at potential signs of financial abuse, and who might be especially at risk. This video can be shared with the public to raise awareness and contains helplines who can offer support.
This is the shorter version (with the full-length version also available)
This video, made for Scotland’s national Adult Support and Protection Day 2025, highlights financial abuse of older adults. It looks at potential signs of financial abuse, and who might be especially at risk. This video can be shared with the public to raise awareness and contains helplines who can offer support. A shorter version is also available.
The transcript of the video is attached.
This video is a short introduction to self-harm. Three peer practitioners, from Self-Harm Network Scotland (who have lived experience of self-harm) discuss some assumptions surrounding self-harm. They stress that self-harm is usually related to an underlying issue, and talk together about how self-harm can be a way for the person to attempt to control, or cope with, another issue in their lives.
The Scottish Government recognises forced marriage to be a form of gender-based violence and, where children are victims of forced marriage, child abuse. It may be associated with other forms of domestic abuse and “honour based” abuse. Forced marriage can impact both men and women, however most cases typically involve younger women and girls between the ages
of 15 and under and 30. This guidance outlines the duties of statutory, public and third sector bodies involved in responding to forced marriage.
