On Foot	Using a Car
Carry a personal alarm Carry belongings close to you Use well lit roads Avoid short cuts such as alleys Face oncoming traffic If you think you are being followed, cross the road Be aware when using personal stereos or mobiles LADIES - keep your house keys on your person, not in you handbag	Avoid poorly lit car parks Hide Valuables Shut Windows and lock doors when you have Keep keys handy when returning Never leave keys in ignition when car is unattended Don’t leave documents inside
Using Public Transport	Using Taxis
Plan your Journey Avoid bus stops that are isolated Be aware of people around you while at bus stops Sit in the lower deck of a double decker bus Sit beside the driver or beside the emergency exit If someone makes you feel uneasy, move to another seat	Only black hackney taxis can be hailed Keep a note of telephone number Book taxi in advance Ask for drivers details when booking Take a note of the licence plate number Never disclose personal details to the driver Have your house keys ready before alighting
Buddy System	Alcohol
Use it on nights out or when working late Appoint a “Buddy” Give the Buddy your telephone number Check in with the Buddy once home The Buddy can contact those who haven’t checked in	Drink Slowly and space out your drinks with soft drinks Decide on a limit and stick to it Keep an eye on your drink If you walk away from your drink, don’t go back to it.
Prevent Identity Theft	In Essence
Never let your credit and or debit card/s out of your sight Check cashline machines before using them Don’t keep your pin number beside your bank card	Never let your credit and or debit card/s out of your sight Check cashline machines before using them Don’t keep your pin number beside your bank card    Don’t take risks Trust your instincts Be sensible and aware Be confident and keep safe

If you are apprehensive to go to the Police to report an incident of Hate Crime or anything else, you can report it through a Third Party. This is also known as Remote Reporting.

Please use the link to the Strathclyde Police and click the link to Reporting Hate Crime. There you can report a Hate Crime online, download a Hate Crime form and view or download Third Party locations where you can leave your filled-in form.   www.strathclyde.police.uk

Please use the Link below to gain access a map and links to all of the Scottish Police Forces. www.scottish.police.uk


Any form of physical, sexual or mental and emotional abuse which might amount to criminal conduct and which takes place within the context of a close relationship. The relationship will be between partners (married, cohabiting or otherwise) or ex-partners. The abuse can be committed in the home or elsewhere.

Domestic abuse comes in many forms, but at the core is the need for power, the ability to control or dominate a partner. This can be physical, sexual, mental or emotional abuse and it is rarely a one-off.
For example, has your partner or ex-partner ever:
Made you feel threatened or nervous?
Inflicted upon you any form of physical harm?
Forced you to engage in sexual acts that you are not comfortable with?

Although many of the tactics used in abusive relationships are universal, there are specific behaviours that reflect the larger context of homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and hetrosexism surrounding LGBT relationships, for example:
Threats to reveal your HIV or AIDS status
Threats to 'out' you to your family, friends or work
Threats to jeopardise custody of children because of your sexual orientation.

Strathclyde Police recognises the needs of our diverse community and includes consideration of sexual orientation. All victims and their families are treated in a fair, sensitive and ethical manner with a consistency of approach, while taking into account the needs of the individual.

If you live in the Strathclyde area and are experiencing domestic abuse, Strathclyde Police has the ability to help protect you from further abuse. Strathclyde Police has many specially trained plainclothes domestic abuse liaison officers, based in your local area, who can offer you confidential information, support and practical help.

To report incidents of domestic abuse, you can:
Contact your local police office
Report confidentially to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
In an emergency, always call 999
For more advice or information, visit -  www.strathclyde.police.uk

Support Services
Group                                                 Telephone                               Website
LGBT Scotland                                                                   www.lgbtdomesticabuse.org.uk
Broken Rainbow                                    0845 260 4460     www.broken-rainbow.org.uk
National Domestic Abuse Helpline          0800 027 1234     www.domesticabuse.co.uk