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Wednesday 6th May 2020
Domestic Abuse Disclosure Scheme
Requests to the domestic abuse disclosure scheme have increased by 18 per cent since lockdown began.
Nearly 260 requests for disclosure were made between the start of lockdown on 23 March to 27 April 2020, compared to 219 in 2019.
Requests result in a decision about whether officers can make a disclosure in the interests of safeguarding a person.
Domestic abuse is an ongoing threat in our local communities and there remains an increased risk as people continue to observe isolation and physical distancing guidance.
Police Scotland will not tolerate domestic abuse, tackling it and preventing it is a priority for us and that has not changed because of COVID 19.
Domestic abuse is seldom a one off. People who abuse are likely to do so again and again.
Survivors of abuse tell us that isolation is a tactic perpetrators use to restrict their opportunities to seek help and support from friends and families, via websites or through social media.
In the 12 months to 31 March 2020, Police Scotland received 2,648 requests for disclosure, a 66 per cent increase on the same period 2018/19 (1,596 applications).
In the same period more than 1200 disclosures were made to people indicating that their partner had an abusive past. This represents a 40 per cent increase on the same period the previous year (865 disclosures).
The Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse in Scotland remains in operation, and people can readily access the scheme if they are concerned that their partner or the partner of someone they know may have an abusive past.
Domestic abuse is everyone’s business. We want to prevent harm by identifying people who may be at risk.
We will continue to treat reports of domestic abuse with the priority it deserves.
For more information about the disclosure scheme please visit the link below.
People needing support can also be put in touch with Scotland’s domestic abuse and forced marriage helpline on 0800 027 1234, where support is available 24/7.
FURTHER INFORMATION AND INTERNET LINKS
As we receive reports of crime, the information is shared on https://www.pkcommunitywatch.co.uk/
I would encourage you to sign up for notifications.
Guidance on how to protect your property is available via Community Watch as well as on the Police Scotland Website, just click or copy and paste the following links:-
http://www.scotland.police.uk/keep-safe/home-and-personal-property/secure-your-home
http://www.scotland.police.uk/keep-safe/home-and-personal-property/rural-crime
http://www.scotland.police.uk/keep-safe/home-and-personal-property/keep-your-bicycle-secure
Guidance on how to deal with and report bogus callers can be found on the Police Scotland website – http://www.scotland.police.uk/keep-safe/personal-safety/doorstep-crime-and-bogus-callers
For information on vehicle and personal property security please go to the Police Scotland website page; just click or copy and paste the following links:-
http://www.scotland.police.uk/keep-safe/home-and-personal-property/secure-your-car
http://www.scotland.police.uk/keep-safe/home-and-personal-property/secure-your-valuables
Keep up to date with everything we are doing and all appeals by visiting the following sites:-
https://twitter.com/policescotland
https://www.facebook.com/PoliceScotland
http://www.scotland.police.uk/
http://www.pkcommunitywatch.co.uk/
Your Community Policing Teams
Locality Inspectors
SOUTH
PI Craig Stephen
Strathearn
Strathallan
Almond & Earn
Kinross-shire
Community Sergeants
CRIEFF/COMRIE – Sgt Willie Ross
If you wish to make contact with any of these officers please use the following e-mail addresses:
South
TaysideStrathearnCPT@scotland.pnn.police.uk[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]