Gender Based and Sexual Violence
The University of the Highlands and Islands will support students subjected to gender based and sexual violence. If you have been a victim of such violence and wish to speak to someone please contact your local Student Support Services.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact the following external services:
| Area / Organisation | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Argyll and Bute | |
| Women’s Aid | 0870 2413548 argyllwomensaid@btinternet.com |
| Argyll and Bute Rape Crisis | 0800 1214685 support@ab-rc.org.uk |
| Western Isles | |
| Women’s Aid | 01851 704750 office@wiwasty.org |
| Western Isles Rape Crisis | 01851 709965 |
| Shetland Islands | |
| Women's Aid | 01595 692070 shetland_womens_aid@hotmail.com |
| Shetland Rape Crisis | 01595 745078 or 07570 062362 contact@shetlandrapecrisis.scot |
| Victim Support Shetland |
01595 724524 shetland@victimsupportsco.org.uk |
| Orkney Islands | |
| Women's Aid | 01856 877900 info@womensaidorkney.org.uk |
| Orkney Rape Crisis | 08088 010302 contact@orkneyrapecrisis.scot |
| Perth and Kinross | |
| RASAC | 01738 630965 Support@rasacpk.org.uk |
| Perthshire Women's Aid | 01738 639043 contactus@perthwomensaid.org.uk |
| Highland | |
| Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland | 03330 066909 support@rasash.org.uk |
| Inverness Women's Aid | 01463 220719 info@invernesswa.co.uk |
| Highland Sexual Health | www.highlandsexualhealth.co.uk |
| Moray | |
| Moray Women's Aid | 01343 548549 admin@mwaelgin.co.uk |
| Moray Rape Crisis | 01343 550407 or 07384 468636 contact@morayrapecrisis.scot |
| National | |
| 24hr Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline |
0800 0271234 helpline@ndafmhs.org.uk |
| Scottish Women's Rights Centre | 08088 010789 |
| Rape Crisis Scotland | 08088 010302 |
| Scottish Women’s Aid | 0800 0271234 |
| Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline | 0800 0271234 |
| The Samaritans | 08457 909090 |
| Sexual Harassment Legal Service | 08088 010789 |
| LGBT Domestic Abuse, Hate Crime, and Sexual Violence Support Services | |
| Galop | 0800 9995428 help@galop.org.uk |
| Support Services for Men Experiencing Domestic Abuse or Sexual Violence | |
| Men's Advice Line | 0808 8010327 info@mensadviceline.org.uk |
| Abused Men In Scotland | 0808 8000024 |
| Survivors UK | 020 33221860 info@survivorsuk.org |
Other organisations
Zero Tolerance
Scottish charity working to end men's violence against women by promoting gender equality and challenging attitudes.
White Ribbon Scotland
Providing training and information workshops to engage men and give them skills to stand up to violence against women.
Domestic Violence UK
A not-for-profit organisation set up to provide information, support and raise awareness on the issues of domestic and emotional abuse. Includes a free telephone counselling service.