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East Ayrshire Violence Against Women Partnership (EAVAWP) is a multi-agency partnership established with the aim of addressing violence against women and girls, in all its forms, including domestic abuse, sexual violence, commercial sexual exploitation, honour based abuse and female genital mutilation.
The EAVAWP sits within the strategic framework of the Community Plan 2015-2030, which is the sovereign and overarching planning document for East Ayrshire.
EAVAWP is comprised of representatives from various services which are available to the right of this page, other services include: Education, Housing, Vibrant Communities, Early Years and Community Safety services.
Community Plan
EAVAWP contributes to the Safer Communities theme of the Community Plan through its work to: reduce inequality and build a fairer and more inclusive East Ayrshire; protect vulnerable people and families; encourage responsible citizenship and support positive health and wellbeing outcomes across the lifespan.
East Ayrshire Violence Against Women Partnership (EAVAWP) is a multi-agency partnership established with the aim of addressing violence against women and girls, in all its forms, including domestic abuse, sexual violence, commercial sexual exploitation, honour based abuse and female genital mutilation.
The EAVAWP sits within the strategic framework of the Community Plan 2015-2030, which is the sovereign and overarching planning document for East Ayrshire.
EAVAWP is comprised of representatives from various services which are available to the right of this page, other services include: Education, Housing, Vibrant Communities, Early Years and Community Safety services.
Community Plan
EAVAWP contributes to the Safer Communities theme of the Community Plan through its work to: reduce inequality and build a fairer and more inclusive East Ayrshire; protect vulnerable people and families; encourage responsible citizenship and support positive health and wellbeing outcomes across the lifespan.
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VAWG Violence Against Women and Girls
This video discusses the urgent need to address systemic violence and harassment directed at women. the images emphasise that the issue is rooted in long-standing cultural attitudes and learned behaviours, advocating for a shift in how society educates younger generations about respect and boundaries. The video issues a strong call to action for men to challenge toxic behaviours among their peers and stresses the importance of better support for survivors and holding perpetrators accountable to ensure long-term safety and change.
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Hidden in Plain Sight - Coercive Control and Domestic Abuse
Hidden in Plain Sight was created using genuine experiences and testimonies of survivors and focuses on the coercive control tactics and behaviours. By telling personal stories, the animation aims to engage the viewers to understand that coercive control is a pattern of behaviour that happens over time, has long-term consequences and distorts reality for the victims.
The animation is meant to be used as a training tool, to explore
controlling behaviour and tactics
the impact and consequences on women, children and young people
challenges in seeking help
challenges in identifying perpetrator's behaviour
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Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline Ad
An awareness raising advert produced by Media Co-Op for Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline.
The advert was created in partnership with survivors of forced marriage, and was created with the help of community groups who do frontline support work. The advert was made possible thanks to funding from the National Emergencies Trust.
Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline is available 24/7 - in any language - for anyone who wants to talk about their own experience, and for those who are concerned about someone else. It is free and completely private. You can call on 0800 027 1234, or email and web chat at www.sdafmh.org.uk
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October marked 10 years since the launch of the DSAS scheme
October 2025 marked ten years since Police Scotland launched the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS).
The disclosure scheme provides a formal way of sharing information about a partner’s abusive past, with a potential victim.
Since October 2015, over 35,500 applications have been submitted to the scheme and over 19,500 disclosures (55%) have been given.
If you have concerns about your partner, or the partner of someone you know, submit a DSDAS application.
For more information about DSDAS see www.scotland.police.uk/dsdas
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Our Walk to Freedom
"Our Walk to Freedom” Reflections on the effects of domestic abuse and the road to recovery. A short video made by women from the project, together with Media Education.