Gender based violence

Gender based violence - Gender based violence overview

Information on the link between gender based violence (GBV) and health inequalities, details of local GBV contacts, and how we are adopting a public health approach to address violence against women and girls

Gender based violence - Childhood sexual abuse

This is any act that involves the child for the sexual gratification of another person, whether or not it is claimed that the child either consented or assented

Gender based violence - Commercial sexual exploitation

This includes a wide range of often linked sexual activities that typically men profit from, or buy from women, and which objectify and harm women

Gender based violence - Domestic abuse

This is perpetrated by a partner or ex-partner and can include physical, sexual, mental and emotional abuse and actions that can be taken to address this

Gender based violence - Gender based violence and learning disability

Everyone should be able to enjoy their human rights, including the right to be free from abuse. People with learning disabilities are no different, although they may face more challenges.

Gender based violence - Harmful traditional practices

This is the link between harmful traditional practices and health inequalities, as well as actions that can be taken to address this

Gender based violence - Human trafficking

This is the trading of human beings as commodities and exploiting them for profit or personal benefit

Gender based violence - Rape and sexual assault

The Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009 defines rape as 'penetration of the vagina, anus or mouth of another person by the penis without consent'

Gender based violence - Stalking and harassment

This involves persistent, repeated and unwanted attention, often from someone known to the victim