That's Not OK

No matter what your relationship is with someone, you should be treated with kindness and respect. Know how to spot the signs that something isn't right and say "That's Not OK", developed in partnership with Rape Crisis Scotland and Scottish Women's Aid.

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That's Not OK Scenarios

Content Warning: Content on the next page mentions domestic abuse, violence, sexual abuse and controlling behaviour, which may be upsetting for some readers. Find out more about different types of gender based violence and why that's not OK.
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Information on Where to Get Support

Experiencing rape, sexual assault, exploitation or image-based abuse can affect people in many different ways. Find out where you can get support.

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Information and Support After Rape or Sexual Assault

It's up to you if you want to report any form of gender based violence that you have experienced. Here is more information if you're considering reporting it.

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Relationship & Gender-based Violence Glossary

There might be a lot of words or phrases that you might not understand when it comes to relationships and gender-based violence. We break down what they mean in our glossary.

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Healthy Relationships

What does a healthy relationship look like and involve?
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Tips for Staying Safe during COVID-19

You may be staying with a partner who hurts you during the COVID-19 outbreak. Here's some tips on how to stay safe and find support.

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Personal Safety Apps & Tech

There are lots of useful apps and phone settings that can offer help, support, and/or a way to record what’s happening to you if you’re experiencing gender-based violence or your personal safety is at risk. Find out more.

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Talking to Someone About What Happened

If you decide to talk to someone about what has happened to you, here's some information on how to get started.

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How to Support a Friend

Here's how to support a friend through a tough time and make sure you look after yourself too.

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How to Be a Good Ally to Women

Information on how men can be good allies to women.

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Young Scot's Information Page on Sexual Consent

What is consent and why is it important? Find out more about what it means to say yes or no to sex or being intimate with someone in any way.
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Digital Wellbeing Tool Box

A digital wellbeing tool box to help you if you have experienced sexual violence or gender-based violence.
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Visit the Rape Crisis Scotland Website

Rape Crisis Scotland provides a national rape crisis helpline and email support for anyone affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened.
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Visit the Scottish Women's Aid Website

Scottish Women’s Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working towards the prevention of domestic abuse and provides support and information for survivors.
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VIDEO: You Are Not Alone

Is someone you’re seeing or is your ex is trying to make you do something you don’t want to do? There are people you can talk to and you are not alone. Take a look at this short video made by young people from Yello!, a group supported by Scottish Women's Aid.
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VIDEO: If Your Home Isn't Safe

If you're experiencing domestic abuse at home, you are not alone. Take a look at this short video made by young people from Yello!, a group supported by Scottish Women's Aid.

That's Not OK

That's Not OK Scenarios

Information on Where to Get Support

Information and Support After Rape or Sexual Assault

Relationship & Gender-based Violence Glossary

Healthy Relationships

Tips for Staying Safe during COVID-19

Personal Safety Apps & Tech

Talking to Someone About What Happened

How to Support a Friend

How to Be a Good Ally to Women

Young Scot's Information Page on Sexual Consent

Digital Wellbeing Tool Box

Visit the Rape Crisis Scotland Website

Visit the Scottish Women's Aid Website

VIDEO: You Are Not Alone

VIDEO: If Your Home Isn't Safe