Scottish Women's Aid

Scottish Women's Aid Scotland's leading charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children.

Scotland's leading charity working to end domestic abuse against women & children | Scotland's 24-hour domestic abuse and forced marriage helpline number is 0800 027 1234

20/09/2026

The voice of a survivor of domestic abuse is vital, as we work to change policies and laws within Scotland.

Angela Cruickshank is a member of our Survivor Reference Group and has spoken to us as part of our campaign.

In this video, Angela explains how living with domestic abuse changed her as a person.

We will be sharing more videos from Angela so follow us to hear more of her story.

Child contact does not mean you have to accept abuse, harassment or intimidation from an ex-partner. In Scotland, there ...
18/09/2026

Child contact does not mean you have to accept abuse, harassment or intimidation from an ex-partner.

In Scotland, there are legal protections that may help.

Depending on your circumstances, these can include:

⚖️ An interdict: a court order that can prohibit someone from doing certain things, such as contacting you or coming near you.

⚖️ A non-harassment order: which can prevent unwanted behaviour that causes harm, alarm, distress or fear.

🏠 An exclusion order: which can suspend an abusive partner or ex-partner’s right to live in the family home.

The right option depends on your circumstances and the level of risk.

If you are considering a protective order, speak to a solicitor about your situation. Legal aid may be available.

And remember: you do not have to wait for things to get worse before seeking advice.

📌 Find out more: https://womensaid.scot/understand-your-rights-for-women-children-in-scotland/

This year marks 50 years of feminist action, support and system change. From grassroots beginnings to a national movem...
17/09/2026



This year marks 50 years of feminist action, support and system change.

From grassroots beginnings to a national movement, progress has always been driven by people who care.

By taking part, you’re helping shape what the next 50 years will look like.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4t4PM2E

For the last 50 years, Scottish Women's Aid has lobbied for change and progression, and on our 50th anniversary, we are ...
16/09/2026

For the last 50 years, Scottish Women's Aid has lobbied for change and progression, and on our 50th anniversary, we are reflecting on how far we've come.

Dr Lily Greenan has worked across women's rights, equality and violence prevention, including holding the role of Chief Executive of Scottish Women's Aid. She's shared her thoughts on SWA as part of our

We will be sharing more reflections across the coming months as part of our celebrations.

15/09/2026

First Minister John Swinney has pledged his commitment to tackling violence against women and girls at a Scottish Parliament debate.

Plans include a pilot scheme across Central Scotland to use GPS tracking of people on bail, including those suspected of domestic abuse.

The programme for government also included plans to make the £2 million Fund to Leave scheme permanent. The fund offers women based in Scotland up to £1,000 for essentials to support the costs of leaving, planning to leave or staying left from an abusive relationship.

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, keeping records of abusive or harassing behaviour may help you and your solicito...
15/09/2026

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, keeping records of abusive or harassing behaviour may help you and your solicitor understand what is happening and substantiate evidence.

Useful evidence can include:

📱 Text messages
📧 Emails
📞 Phone calls, including silent calls
💬 Screenshots of messages or online conversations
👀 Witness statements
🩺 Medical records
📦 Letters, packages or parcels you believe are from your ex-partner

Try to keep records somewhere safe, particularly if your ex-partner has access to your phone, accounts or devices.

You do not have to prove everything yourself before asking for help.

A solicitor can advise you about what evidence may be relevant to your circumstances and how it can be used.

If keeping evidence could put you at greater risk, prioritise your safety.

📌 More information about protective orders and evidence is available in our Understand Your Rights guide. https://womensaid.scot/understand-your-rights-for-women-children-in-scotland/

📣 Your Legacy, Their Future 📣 You can help women in Scotland by leaving a gift in your will. Last year, almost 65,000 in...
14/09/2026

📣 Your Legacy, Their Future 📣

You can help women in Scotland by leaving a gift in your will.

Last year, almost 65,000 incidents of domestic abuse were recorded by police in Scotland. We know many more experiences of domestic abuse are never reported.

For 50 years, Scottish Women’s Aid has challenged domestic abuse, tackled the inequalities that allow it to happen, and created a safer future for women and children across Scotland.

Through our partnership with the National Free Wills Network, if you're over 55, you can help by writing or updating your will free of charge. There is no obligation to leave a gift to Scottish Women's Aid - your loved ones come first.

Find out more and request your free pack here: https://womensaid.scot/fwm

For 50 years, the Women’s Aid movement has supported women and children experiencing domestic abuse. Today, there are mo...
14/09/2026

For 50 years, the Women’s Aid movement has supported women and children experiencing domestic abuse.

Today, there are more than 30, local, expert specialist Women’s Aid services across Scotland providing vital support every day.

If you’re looking for support, find your nearest Women’s Aid service:
https://womensaid.scot/find-nearest-wa-group

💪 Strong women. Strong purpose. Strong Jodie.🏋️‍♀️ ‍♀️We couldn’t be prouder of Jodie McVicar, Head of Training at Scott...
14/09/2026

💪 Strong women. Strong purpose. Strong Jodie.🏋️‍♀️ ‍♀️

We couldn’t be prouder of Jodie McVicar, Head of Training at Scottish Women’s Aid, who is about to represent Scotland at the 2026 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in Winnipeg, Canada.

Jodie’s work at Scottish Women’s Aid is all about building knowledge, skills, confidence and capacity, delivering training that supports people to better understand domestic abuse, trauma and the experiences of women and children. And now, she’s putting that same determination, discipline and commitment into representing Scotland on the international powerlifting stage.

There’s something pretty special about seeing a woman who spends her working life helping build the strength of others also pushing the limits of her own strength.

Jodie has trained incredibly hard to get to this point. The dedication, discipline and sheer determination she has shown throughout her preparation have been phenomenal. We know just how much work goes into getting competition-ready, and we are so proud to see that hard work rewarded with a place on Team Scotland.

So, from all of us at Scottish Women’s Aid: thank you, Jodie, for your tireless work, your commitment to our training programme and to the women and children we support, and for showing us what strong women can achieve when determination meets purpose.

We’ll be cheering you and the other Scottish athletes competing every step of the way! 📣💪

📅 If you wish to tune in, Jodie’s competition times are:
🏋️‍♀️♀️ Thursday 17 September – 5pm UK time
🏋️‍♀️♀️ Friday 25 September – 1pm UK time

Where there are concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing, supervised contact may be an option. This can mean contact...
11/09/2026

Where there are concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing, supervised contact may be an option.

This can mean contact takes place at a registered contact centre, with trained staff present.

Supervised contact can provide a structured environment where a child can maintain a relationship with a parent while safety concerns are considered.

And if you are worried that contact could place your child at risk, it is important to raise those concerns and seek legal advice.

Courts can make decisions about:

👥 supervised contact
⏸️ suspending contact, in whole or in part
🏠 where a child should live

Read our Understand Your Rights Guide to learn more: https://womensaid.scot/understand-your-rights-for-women-children-in-scotland/

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