Violence against women and girls in Perth and Kinross

Overview

The Perth and Kinross Violence Against Women Partnership is looking to build a better understanding of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the Perth and Kinross area.

Violence against women and girls includes many forms of abuse and harm. This can include domestic abuse, rape or sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, stalking or harassment, emotional abuse, commercial sexual exploitation, and also harmful practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage, and ‘honour’-based abuse. These issues can affect people of any gender, but women and girls are disproportionately impacted because of gender inequality. We also recognise that men and boys can be affected directly or indirectly.

The consultation is open to anyone aged 16 years or over who wishes to share their views or experiences of VAWG in Perth and Kinross. The consultation is anonymous and is not intended to collect personal information. We ask that you do not include details in open-text responses that could identify you or anyone else.  

Any personal information that is provided will be processed in accordance with data protection legislation below and will be deleted six months after the consultation closes.

We would also encourage professionals who support women, children and families in their role to complete our separate consultation.

Some questions include sensitive topics, so please take your time and only answer what you feel comfortable with. If you feel that you would benefit from support related to your experience of VAWG, there is support available from the following organisations:

Perth and Kinross Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (RASAC) provide support to women and transwomen (all ages) and all young people aged 12 to 18 years, who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives.

Helpline telephone number: 01738 630965
Office telephone number: 01738 626290, with voicemail anytime 
Email: Support@RasacPK.org.uk
National Helpline every evening from 6pm on 08088 01 03 02

Perthshire Women’s Aid offers a free, confidential service to all women living in the Perth and Kinross area, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, sexuality, disability or religion, who have experienced domestic abuse.

Drop in to their office between 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday at 18 to 20 York Place, Perth, PH2 8EH.

Telephone support line: 01738 639043
National Helpline (24 hours): 0800 027 1234
Email address: ContacUs@PerthWomensAid.org.uk

How we use your personal information

Responses to the consultation, including any personal information submitted, will be shared with the Perth and Kinross Violence against Women Partnership and their partners, to inform a wider needs assessment of how services work together to meet the needs of women and girls affected by VAWG.

The Council may check information provided by you, or information about you provided by a third party, with other information held by us. We may also get information from certain third parties or share your information with them to verify its accuracy, prevent or detect crime, or where required by law.

For further information on data protection, please visit our website, email DataProtection@pkc.gov.uk or telephone 01738 477933.

Why your views matter

Your views will help the Perth and Kinross Violence Against Partnership find out how well services work together to meet the needs of women and girls affected by VAWG. This will guide future planning and help local organisations plan and work together more effectively to prevent violence and to support people who have been affected.