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Our advisors provide listening, information and advice for people in Scotland feeling low, stressed or anxious.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
December 7, 2021
Scotland: Breathing Space
Our advisors provide listening, information and advice for people in Scotland feeling low, stressed or anxious.
Domestic Abuse - Practical tips for survivor safety
Aurora New Dawn, who currently provide advocacy support to the Army, provide some tips in this document regarding things to consider as part of a 'safety plan'.
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Domestic abuse - Signposting to areas to seek further support
There are many organisations that specialise in supporting those who are or have been in an abusive relationship.
Attached is a leaflet from ManKind who specialise in male support as well as links to other organisations that specialise in supporting those from specific communities; abuse is experienced differently by every individual survivor although some communities may experience very particular forms of abuse.
Regardless of any personal characteristic – there are no excuses for domestic abuse.
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Support services - Galop the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity - Galop
Ashiana Sheffield | Get Help and SupportAshiana Sheffield
Stay Safe East | Stay Safe East – Tel or SMS/Text: 07865 340 122 (staysafe-east.org.uk)
Overview - Nepali Domestic And Sexual Abuse Project - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Domestic Abuse - Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) info
Understanding different types of support available: SARCs can be accessed by anyone who is a victim/survivor of sexual assault or abuse.
However, the NHS notes that awareness that these services exist is still low and they are keen to increase that awareness across the population.
This document contains information about what a SARC is, what you can expect when you attend a SARC, and links to further information.
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Domestic Abuse - Survivor Stories: Parenting and children
Supporting parents who have a child with an abusive partner: The 16 days of action campaign team have been supported by real survivors of domestic abuse from within Defence to help spread awareness that this is something that affects our people, and to champion their voices in sharing their experiences so that people can understand through this first-hand insight.
This story focuses on the issues that may occur post-separation and shines a light on the complexities that being a parent, together with an abusive partner, can add to an already complex situation.
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December 6, 2021
Highland Council: Military Liaison Group (MLG) Armed Forces Quick Access
The Highland Council Military Liaison Group have produced a quick access form to help with the transition of schools/education for Armed Forces families moving into the Highlands.
To access the form and use the links, please click on the above image.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
The Army is becoming a Tobacco Free Working Environment (TFWE)
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By the end of 2022 the Army is becoming a Tobacco Free Working Environment (TFWE).
The first phase of the programme launched in Oct 21 and will see all 1* and above HQs become TFWE by the end of this year. The next phase will see the main body of the Army become TFWE Jan – Mar 22.
There are, of course, exemptions for married accommodation and SLA, but any family member going onto the Army estate will have to comply with this requirement.
Please see the Q&A by clicking on image above.Domestic abuse - Understanding prevalence and trends
Domestic abuse affected an estimated 2.3 million people in the UK in the last 12 months. This is not an insignificant number or small issue, the statistics indicate that 21 in every 100 adults have experienced at least one form of domestic abuse since the age of 16 – that's 1 in 5.
The ONS publishes statistics every year on prevalence, why not take a moment to read some of the findings.
Often people don't even think that it is abuse that is happening to them; take a look at these statistics from the ONS regarding whether people perceived what was happening to them as domestic abuse or a crime.
Domestic Abuse - Understanding coercive and controlling behaviour
The 16 days of action campaign team have been supported by real survivors of domestic abuse from within Defence to help spread awareness that this is something that affects our people, and to champion their voices in sharing their experiences so that people can understand through this first-hand insight.
This story focuses on the non-physical side of abuse and captures much of what is meant by these less talked about, but no less serious, aspects of perpetrator behaviour.
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