Online session to give overview of how domestic abuse Disclosure Scheme works
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AN online session is set to give an introduction to using the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS) scheme.
This gives people the right to ask about the background of any individual they are concerned may be abusive.
Not only does it allow people to ask about the background of their partner, it gives concerned relatives and friends the right to ask about someone’s partner.
Professionals are also able to enquire about client's partners.
If police checks show that the individual has a record of abusive behaviour - or there is other information to indicate a person is at risk - the police will consider sharing this information with the person(s) best placed to protect the potential victim. They will not disclose the enquirer’s name.
DSDAS allows people to make the choice of whether to remain in the relationship.
Police Scotland and their partners in the Moray Violence against Women and Girls Partnership can then help and support them.
During the half hour online session Inspector Jennifer Cordiner will deliver an overview on how to use the Disclosure Scheme and answer any questions those attending may have.
The session, which takes place on Monday, April 29 from 10am to 10.30am, is free to attend although a space must be reserve through https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/
For more information email emma.plant@moray.gov.uk
The new Moray Protects website now has lots of information regarding other public protection needs, including links to useful resources - visit https://morayprotects.co.uk/
