Violence and Crime
Everyone has a right to protection from crime, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. If you are a victim of crime, you can contact LGBT Youth Scotland directly at info@lgbtyouth.org.uk, or you might want to visit one of these websites. It’s really important to talk to someone about what you have experienced.
If you want to report a crime to the Police, please have a look at the Remote Reporting section of our website:
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/advice/remote-reporting.htm
Silence is not Golden
www.silenceisnotgolden.org
A website dealing with the issue of homophobia and hate crime in the UK.
Take Control
www.lbp.police.uk/takecontrol
Lothian and Borders Police remote reporting service. Remote reporting is a service that allows you to report a crime through another agency. Many LGBT organizations, including LGBT Youth Scotland offer this service. Contact your local police, LGBT switchboard or our interactive map find out where you can make a report.
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/advice/remote-reporting.htm
www.switchboard.org.uk
Broken Rainbow
www.broken-rainbow.org.uk
Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence.
Helpline 08452 60 44 60 or
0300 999 LGBT (5428) - same cost as 01 or 02 numbers
Mondays to Fridays 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm Staffed by LGBT people.
Survivors UK
www.survivorsuk.org
Information and support for men who have been sexually abused or raped.
Scottish Women's Aid
www.scottishwomensaid.co.uk
Information and support for women victims of domestic abuse.
Crime and Young People
www.crimeandyoungpeople.net
A website for young people who have had a crime committed against them by another young person.