Welcome to the Knowledge Base. Here you will find articles on domestic abuse, how to find support, case studies and other resources.
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General Information
Domestic Abuse Terminology
Seeking Help Online Safely
What is Gaslighting?
Introduction to Male DA
Police Scotland Statistics
Scottish Crime Survey
Effects on Mental Health
What is Wellness?
Financial
Emotional
Physical
Threats
Sexual
Coercive
Gordon’s Story
Simon’s Story
Mr Two’s Story
Mr Five’s Story
AMIS Services
Services in Scottish Cities
Shared Parenting Scotland
Shelter Scotland
Support Finder Tool (UK-wide)
Effect on Children
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Parental Responsibility
Facts & Statistics
Is DA a public or private issue?
Cost of DA to the Economy
Information for Employers
Male Domestic Abuse Stigma
What are my rights?
Parental Rights
Criminal Proceedings
Will I be taken seriously by the police?
Is domestic abuse illegal?
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Tailored Information
Domestic Abuse & LGBT+ People
Does AMIS support gay men?
Does AMIS support trans men?
Common Barriers to Support
Will the police help me?
Specialised Support Services
Young People & Partner Abuse
What is Dating Abuse?
Disabled People & Domestic Abuse
D/deaf People & Hard of Hearing People
People with Learning Disabilities
Information for Professionals
Referring Service Users
Domestic Abuse Statistics (Scotland)
What does AMIS do?
BAME People & Domestic Abuse
Common Barriers to Support
Specialised Support Services
Honour Based Abuse
Forced Marriage
Immigration & Domestic Abuse
Contacting the Police
Support in Other Languages
I’m Female and Abusive
I’m Male and Abusive
Signs I’m Being Abusive
Support Services
My son is being abused
My brother is being abused
My father is being abused
Domestic abuse work policy
Promoting well-being at work
Training and Development
