Domestic Abuse Services Information

Services For Young People

Children are often described as the 'forgotten victims' of Domestic Abuse. Children are affected not only by directly witnessing abuse, but also by living in an environment where their mother - usually the main caregiver - is being repeatedly victimised.

• Here are some examples of how children can be affected by domestic violence:
• Children can themselves be physically abused
• Witnessing the violence can be damaging
• Try to intervene to protect the adult victim, which puts them in a dangerous situation
• Copy the violent behaviour they witness, both as children and as adults
• Develop stress-related illnesses

Lose confidence, be afraid and angry, and blame themselves for what is happening
This is no longer a silent problem, kept hidden behind closed doors. You no longer have to endure the pain and suffering of living under these conditions. There are many organizations that can help you.

PEOPLE DO CARE!! Regardless of what you have been told you have rights and something can be done to stop the cycle and prevent the abuse from reoccurring.

Please contact by telephone, letter or e-mail any of the agencies listed below, they are waiting to help you.

Childline Scotland
Children First
Youth Counselling Services Agency

Childline Scotland 

18 Albion Street
Glasgow
G1 1LH

Helpline:

0800 1111 (free phone)

Bullying line:

0800441111

The Line:

0800884444 (for children in care)

Service Offered:

• Telephone support for children and young people up to and including 18 years on any problem or worry.

Children First

Killen Resource Centre,
Avoch
Black Isle
Ross – shire

Tel. No. 01381 620757

E-mail: children1st@zetnet.co.ukon

Helpline: Parentline

0808 800 2222

Opening Hours

(Mon- Fri 9.30am – 5pm)

Service Offered:

• Supports parents and children on child abuse
• Domestic abuse/violence
• Child sexual abuse issues
• Support through the recovery of abuse.

Youth Counselling Services Agency

11 Forth Street
Pollokshields
Glasgow

Tel. No. 0800 917 1723

Opening Hours

Mon – Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Provides services for:

women, children, and men.

Issues covered:

• Domestic violence
• Cultural issues
• Racism
• Violence against women (general)