Frequently Asked Questions- FAQ's
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How do I know if what I am experiencing is Domestic abuse? |
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If you are not sure, it may help to see read our web page on 'What is domestic abuse?' and/or talk through your experiences with someone: Contact Clacks Women's Aid ON 01259 721 407. |
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I don't feel in danger right now, can I still come to Clacks Women's Aid?
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Yes, you can telephone or drop into our office Monday - Friday 9.30-4.30pm. or Saturday 9.30-11.30am. We are here to listen and support any women experiencing domestic abuse.
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How common is domestic abuse?
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Domestic abuse is more common than people realise. In Scotland at least 1 in 5 women experience it at some point in their life. Only a minority are reported to the police. In the Clackmannanshire area alone in 2015- 2016 there were 698 reported cases of Domestic abuse to Police Scotland.
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What causes domestic abuse to happen?
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Domestic abuse against a woman by a man is a misuse of power and control. Perpetrators of domestic abuse choose to act in this way, due to a sense of entitlement, as such domestic abuse against women can be seen as a consequence of the inequalities that continue to exist in our society.
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