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Domestic Abuse No one needs to suffer. Is this happening to you? You are not to blame. You can find help. Abuse can be emotional, physical,sexual and psychological. Throughout the Highlands many people are subject to abuse in their own homes and in their relationships. They can be young or old, male or female, children or adults. Case Histories Alice is a widow in her eighties. She lives with her only daughter who is in her fifties and an alcoholic. She bullies her mother by nipping, slapping and shouting at her if Alice refuses to hand over her pension for drink. Alice blames herself for the way her daughter has turned out. Iain is a company director who is well respected locally. He is well known for his voluntary work for local charities. his wife Sheila appears to "have everything" but is constantly ridiculed by Iain in front of his friends. She has no friends of her own and is not "allowed" to visit her family. She feels helpless. For several years Jean (8) and Tom (6) have seen and heard their mother being beaten by their father on a regular basis. Jean is a withdrawn, timid girl who wets the bed frequently and bullies other children at school. Jack is a gay man in his thirties who has been in a relationship for 7 years. His partner, Norman, hits him but Jack won't leave because he is afraid that he "won't find anyone else". These are some of the ways in which people suffer domestic abuse. It is happening in the Highlands. It is happening in your community. If it is happening to you YOU CAN GET HELP	CONTACTS Social Work Department During office hours contact your local Social Work Office. Outside office hours emergency No. 0345 697284 Women's Aid Ross-shire 01349 863568 Inverness 01463 220719 Rape & Abuse Line An independent and confidential help line offering support to anyone affected by rape or abuse. Line open every evening 7pm -10pm 01349 865316 Samaritans 66 Tomnahurich street, Inverness 01463 7134456 National Linkline 24 hour no. 0345 909090 Victim Support Lochaber Victim Support,Fort William 01397 700111 North Highland 1 Castle Street, Dingwall 01349 865337 South Highland, Royal Northern Infirmary Ness Walk, Inverness 01463 710806 Citizens Advice Bureau Thurso, 7a Brabster Street 01847 894243 Wick, 123 High Street 01955 605989 Alness, 4 Novar Road 01349 883333 Dingwall, 1 Castle Street 01349 864850 Lochaber, Dudley Road, Fort William 01397 705311 Inverness, 103 Academy Street 01463 235345 Nairn, 6 High Street 01667 456677 Tain, 6 Stafford Street 01862 894382 Family Mediation Highland 01463 712100 Marriage Counselling Highland, PO Box 16, Inverness 01463 712888 Children 1st Killen Resource Centre, Avoch, 01381 620757 Childline 0800 1111 Reach Out Highland 01463 711585 Highland Lesbian Group PO Box 91, Inverness
The Highland Domestic Abuse Forum is a partnership of agencies and individuals working together against all forms of abuse throughout the Highlands. If you would like to find out more about the Forum please write to - HDAF c/o 34 Waterloo Place Inverness IV1 1NB