Find out more about the various different forms of what is known as ‘gender-based violence’ below.
Scenarios
Being Shown Unwanted Sexual Images
What to do if someone sent you or made you look at a sexual picture or video when you didn’t…
Sexual Assault
Find out more about sexual assault and where to get help and support.
Coercive Control
My boyfriend or girlfriend expects me to answer their texts and snapchats straight away and asks who I’m talking to,…
Feeling Pressured to Share Nudes
Find advice, support and information for is someone you know pressured you to send nude pictures.
Forced Marriage
“My parents have started to pressure me to think about getting married.” Find out more forced marriage and where to…
Coercive Control in LGBTQI+ Relationships
Find out more about different types of domestic abuse in LGBTQIA+ relationships.
What Is Rape?
Find out more about rape and where to get help and support.
What Is Gaslighting?
You might have heard the phrase gaslighting before, here is all you need to know on what it means.
Spiked
Find out what to do if you think you or someone you know has been spiked.
Microaggressions
Information for young people in Scotland about dealing with microaggressions as a form of harassment.
Sexual Exploitation
Find out more about what sexual exploitation is and where to get help and support.
Sexual Harassment
Find out more about sexual harassment and where to get help and support.
Someone Shared Your Private Photo Without Consent
Find out where to get help and support if someone shared an image without your permission or consent.
Verbal Abuse
Find out more about verbal abuse and where to get support and help.
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…
Consent
Whether you’re in a relationship with someone or not, consent is key. So what is consent and how do people…
What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?
Here’s how to spot the signs of a healthy and unhealthy relationship.
How Men Can Ally Women
Information for young people on how men and boys can be good allies to women and girls in Scotland.
Online Relationships & Safety
Information on keeping safe when starting a relationship online.
Relationships & Age Gaps
What do you need to think about if there is an age gap in your relationship and what does the…
Practical Relationship Tips
Here’s how to try and improve relationships of all kinds through respect, co-operation and trust from everyone involved.
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…
Rape Crisis Scotland’s Resources for Young People
Rape Crisis Scotland have put together resources for young people to help you heal from sexual violence.
Rape Crisis Scotland’s Support Resources
Rape Crisis Scotland have put together a range of resources and information for survivors of sexual violence. Covering topics such…
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…
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…