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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Kerra Mowat

Charities hail domestic abuse campaign for shift from victim to perpetrator focus

CHARITIES have praised a police campaign tackling domestic abuse for its focus on the perpetrators – after previous efforts were criticised for “victim-blaming”.

Police Scotland launched the “Is That Me?” campaign just prior to the New Year, looking to tackle domestic abuse before it starts by encouraging young men to recognise red-flag behaviours.

The campaign urges people to reflect on their actions and seek help if they identify coercive control and worrying patterns that could escalate into abuse within their relationship.

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