Message to domestic abuse perpetrators
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If you are an abuser you will be punished for your behaviour. Your crime will be dealt with by Police Scotland. It will not be tolerated:
- Police Scotland will investigate the crime
- We will build a strong case against you
- Police Scotland can charge you
- Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal's Service can then make the decision to prosecute you
- Bail conditions can be put on you to stop you committing more crime
- If you break this bail, you will be punished.
A domestic abuser can can be sent to prison for up to 14 years or fined (or both).
How to get help
If you are an abuser, or have abused, you can get help to change:
- Respect telephone: 0808 802 4040
- Breathing Space (Scotland) telephone: 0800 83 85 87
British Sign Language (BSL) video - Message to domestic abuse perpetrators
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