The Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland helps someone at risk of abuse
Nearly 12,000 disclosures regarding domestic abuse have been made since Police Scotland launched a scheme eight years ago.
Since it was launched on October 1 2015, 58% of requests resulted in police telling people their current partner has a violent or abusive past, a total of 11,559 disclosures. “Abuse can be gradual and it can be very difficult for victims of domestic abuse to recognise their situation and to then take action to end their relationship.“The scheme operates two pathways, the right to ask and the power to tell.
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