Your safety and antisocial behaviour

Our Partnership brings together local organisations — including the council, health services, police, universities, and charities — to help prevent gender-based violence and support those affected by it. We work together to put the Scottish Government’s  Equally Safe strategy into action in Stirling. 

The Partnership meets quarterly to share ideas, track progress, and make sure services are working together to create a community where everyone feels safe, respected, and heard. 

Throughout the year, you will see campaigns, events, and opportunities to get involved — including during the annual 16 Days of Activism. Whether you want to learn more, volunteer, or just know where to find support, we are here for you. 

Learn more by visiting our pages Stirling Council website:

GBV Partnership Membership includes: 

• Stirling Council 
• Police Scotland 
• Central Advocacy Partners 
• University of Stirling   
• NHS Forth Valley 
• Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre 
• Stirling and District Women’s Aid 
• Forth Valley College 

The Meadows is the Sexual Assault Response Coordination Service (SARCS) for Forth Valley and is a dedicated NHS Service which can offer healthcare and support in the days after an assault. 

• If you have recently been raped or sexually assaulted, it’s understandable if you don’t know what to do or where to turn.    Further information about SARCS can be found at Turn to SARCS | NHS inform. 

• If you have been raped or sexually assaulted within the last 7 days and do not want to tell the police, or are unsure about telling them now, you can self-refer to SARCS. 

• This means you don’t need a GP or other healthcare professional to refer you - you can do this yourself by calling 0800 148 88 88 which is a dedicated NHS telephone number available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and speak to a specially trained healthcare professional who can help to arrange the care you might need. 

We provide confidential, non-judgemental support to women, children and young people across Stirlingshire who are experiencing — or have experienced — domestic abuse from a partner or ex-partner. Our services are designed to meet people where they are, offering safety, advocacy and emotional support at every stage. 

What we offer: 

• Emotional and practical support. 

• Independent Domestic Abuse Advocacy (IDAA). Specialist support for those at high risk of harm. 

• Refuge accommodation – Safe, supported housing for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. 

• Risk assessment and safety planning. 
  Helping you make informed decisions about your safety and wellbeing. 

• Outreach support – For those unable to access our office, including people in rural communities. 

• Children and Young People’s Service – Tailored support for children and young people with lived experience of domestic abuse. 

• Counselling – Therapeutic support for women processing the trauma of abuse. 

• HMP Stirling support – Services for women in custody who have experienced domestic abuse. 

• Training and prevention – We deliver training to professionals, organisations and community groups, and provide education programmes for children and young people in schools, colleges and universities. 

We understand that reaching out for support can be difficult. You don’t have to go through this alone — we are here to listen, believe and support you. 

Contact number: 01786 470897

Email address: info@stirlingwomensaid.co.uk 

We offer free and confidential support to anyone aged 13+ who has experienced sexual violence at any time in their life. Our services include emotional support, advocacy, and information — you don’t have to go through this alone.

Contact number: 01786 439244

Email address:  support@forthvalleyrapecrisis.org.uk 

Learn more: www.forthvalleyrapecrisis.org.uk 

CAP provides independent, relationship-based advocacy to people who are learning disabled and/or autistic across Forth Valley. 

We also offer support to women aged 16 and over who have experienced gender-based violence. 

If you or someone you know could benefit from advocacy or support, CAP is here to help. 

Contact number: 01324 633321

Email address: info@CAP.scot

Learn more at www.cap.scot

If you are worried that someone you know may be at risk of domestic abuse, or if you are concerned about your own relationship, Police Scotland’s Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS) can help.

The scheme allows you to request information about a partner’s history of abusive behaviour to help you make informed choices about your safety. 

You can make a request online or by visiting your local police station. Learn more at the Police Scotland website.

We are part of a national campaign that encourages men to speak out against gender-based violence and be positive role models for change. The Stirling White Ribbon Steering Group brings together students, staff, and community partners to support awareness events, training, and activism throughout the year. Everyone is welcome and you don’t need to have experience, just a commitment to equality and respect. 

Learn more about the campaign at the Stirling Council website: