Service providers like Orkney Women’s Aid and similar organisations saw an increase in demand.
How Did Lockdown Affect Organisations Supporting Victims of Domestic Abuse?
Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence During #Covid
“The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a significant rise in gender-based violence and increased risks of harm for domestic-abuse survivors due to restrictions on movement and an increase in social isolation.” Professor Pedersen
Positive Covid Cases Recorded In All Of Scotland’s Health Board Areas Today
Every Health Board in Scotland has recorded positive test results for Covid today, 8th of January. Orkney’s cumulative total now stands at 42.
#16Days of Action #peediebirds
White Ribbon Orkney has recently been set up. It campaigns to involve more men in helping to address violence against women.
White Ribbon Orkney #16Days
More than 13 organisations across the Highlands and Islands are jointly campaigning to raise awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence and how it affects people in our local communities.
Rise in Scotland’s Reported Domestic Abuse Cases #Orangetheworld
According to a recent Police Scotland report, in 2021 so far, 34,103 incidents of domestic abuse have been recorded in Scotland, up 7.6% on the previous 12 months.
Observing the Mind in Lockdown
“You, yourself as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection” The Buddah
Stay Safe: Domestic Violence Advice & Information #COVID19 #Coronavirus
“Anyone experiencing violence, including coercive and controlling behaviours, should not feel in any way inhibited by the current coronavirus outbreak to report a crime against them.
Women’s Aid Orkney Providing Support : Stay Safe #COVID19 #Coronavirus
Phone: 01856 877900 Mon- Fri 9.00 – 4.30 and 07538786885 out with these times. Email info@womensaidorkney.org.uk.
Living With Domestic Violence: My Story
“I’ll never know what made him snap”
