Chapter 7: Responding to domestic abuse

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A resource to support and encourage Church communities to create safe pathways to support services for those affected by domestic abuse.

Contents

The Church of Scotland Domestic Abuse Policy Statement

Introduction to the guidelines

Misconceptions about domestic abuse

Domestic abuse and the law

The Church's response

Domestic abuse: A charter for the Church

Do's and Don'ts for churches and those with pastoral responsibility

Domestic abuse procedure

Training and awareness raising

Directory of help - organisations for domestic abuse

Chapter 6: Managing those who ‘pose a risk’

Appendix 1: Code of Good Safeguarding Practice