Tackling Domestic Abuse

A new blueprint to tackle domestic abuse, backed by £10 million from the Scottish Government, was unveiled today.

Communities Minister Stewart Maxwell described domestic abuse as a 'dark stain on Scotland's conscience', as national estimates indicate that over 100,000 children and young people in Scotland are affected by it.

The National Domestic Abuse Delivery Plan is the first joined up approach across Scotland to tackle domestic abuse where the spotlight is on children and young people. (Scottish Gov 2008)

For more information: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/06/17153341