Angus Partnership on Domestic Abuse
Working together to end domestic abuse
Angus Partnership on Domestic Abuse (APODA) is a multi-agency partnership which co-ordinates services from voluntary and statutory agencies who provide support to those experiencing domestic abuse.
Angus Domestic Abuse Alarm Scheme Launched
A project designed to protect vulnerable people in the community who may be at risk of physical harm or abuse from spouses, partners, or ex-partners has been launched in Angus today, Thursday 28 May.
The scheme will use the existing Angus Council community alarm and telecare facilities and equipment to provide a 24/7 emergency response system and enable police to be at the scene promptly. Calls and all other activity and sound will be recorded until the arrival of the police and will aid evidence gathering. Read more...
What is domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse is the physical, emotional, sexual or mental abuse of one person by another, with whom they have or have had an intimate relationship.
Domestic abuse is very common: it can happen to anyone, regardless of age, social class, race, disability or lifestyle. Domestic abuse can start at any point, even many years after you first met.
Domestic abuse is rarely a one-off event. Physical abuse often escalates in frequency and severity over time. However, the abuse can take many forms and even though the physical or sexual abuse may not happen regularly, other forms of abusive or controlling behaviour may be ongoing, so that you always feel off-balance or anxious.
Acknowledging that you are experiencing domestic abuse is an important step in preventing and stopping the abuse. All forms of abuse - psychological, financial, emotional, sexual and physical - come from the abuser's desire to maintain power and control over another person.
What you can do if you are experiencing domestic abuse
- Recognise that it is happening to you.
- Accept that you are not to blame.
- Get help and support.
Tayside Police and members of APODA launch 2008 White Ribbon Campaign
APODA - Winners of 2008 Angus Council Excellence Award
for Team/Partnership Building