No-one in Scotland should have to suffer or live in fear. If you, or someone you know, has been subject to abuse of any kind there are support services available. There are people that can help right now.
If you are in an emergency situation, call 999
Sextortion is a term most often used to describe online blackmail, where criminals threaten to release sexual or indecent images of you, unless you pay money or carry out their demands.
There is no home for hate in Scotland. Everyone in Scotland has the right to live their lives without fear of being attacked for who they are, where they come from, the colour of their skin, their age, their religious beliefs or who they choose to love.
Domestic abuse can take many forms. It’s not just physical abuse but also includes coercive and controlling behaviour. Anyone experiencing domestic abuse is encouraged to seek help.
Spiking is never the victims fault. However, there are things you can do to keep yourself safe and to look out for others when you are out or socialising.
Sharing, or threatening to share, intimate images without consent is a crime.
Commercial Sexual Exploitation can include, but is not limited to: prostitution, lap dancing, stripping, pornography, human trafficking and sex for rent. No one should ever be forced into sexual activity without consent.
