Scottish Women’s Aid defines domestic abuse as a pattern of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading and/or violent behaviour, including sexual violence, by a partner or ex-partner. Domestic abuse is overwhelmingly experienced by women and perpetrated by men. It doesn’t matter how old someone is, what race or ethnicity they are, what class they are, whether or not they are disabled, or whether they have children – anyone can be a victim of abuse.
Domestic abuse against a woman by a man is a misuse of power and control. Perpetrators of domestic abuse choose to act in this way, due to a sense of entitlement, as such domestic abuse against women can be seen as a consequence of the inequalities that continue to exist in our society.
Motherwell District Women’s Aid offers various services, including refuge accommodation, outreach services, support groups, helplines, and online resources.
Yes, you can call our service from Monday to Friday or email into the service. We are here to listen and support any woman experiencing domestic abuse.
Motherwell District Women’s Aid provides information about legal options for women experiencing abuse, including protection orders and financial remedies.
Motherwell District Women’s Aid provides support and information for children who have witnessed or experienced domestic abuse, including how to talk to them about what is happening. We have a specialist Children’s Service.
Motherwell District Women’s Aid offers advice on how to support someone who is experiencing domestic abuse, including listening to them, believing them, and encouraging them to seek help.
While Motherwell District Women’s Aid primarily supports women, they acknowledge that men can also be victims of domestic abuse and provide information about support services for male victims.
MDWA is a grassroots, community-driven support charity and network for women and children at risk of domestic abuse.
MDWA is affiliated with Scottish Women’s Aid.
Our website features a “Safe Exit” button which is always displayed down the right-hand side of the website on any device which looks like the following:
