Lesley* had to have control in the relationship. From checking their partner’s phone, stopping them seeing family and friends, and constantly contacting them – what Lesley was doing was domestic abuse. Hear how they confronted their behaviours with help from Respect 👇

In 2023-24, 81% of domestic abuse incidents involved a female victim and suspected male perpetrator. 16% involved a male victim and suspected female perpetrator and 3% involved same-sex couples. To view the full @ScotGov report, visit ➡️

@RespectUK See all about women being abused what about the men such a pathetic excuse

@RespectUK Many of your officers are masters at #coercivecontrol #financialabuse etc ... but because they are in a position of authority they absolutely get away with it Your officers validate, vindicate and support their abuse. You support their false allegations and the "silver bullet".

@RespectUK What do you do if you have a friend who's in this position but won't listen to all the red flags??