CEA have been an integral part of providing support to individuals in custody at HMP & YOI Polmont for the past seven years. In addition to a range of group awareness courses, we deliver 1 to 1 support sessions to witnesses and survivors of domestic violence, as well as those who identify having controlling behaviours […]
Read moreAt CEA one of our core values is to put the safety of our clients, staff and partner agencies first. However, due to the unprecedented nature of the measures we are all having to take to protect ourselves from the COVID-19 virus, our service will have to make some changes in the way we will […]
Read moreEvent Update 9 December 2019: We are delighted to share that our 16 Days of Action Event has been a huge success! We would like to extend our gratitude to Falkirk Howgate Centre for their cooperation and support for accommodating this Annual Event. We would also like to take this opportunity to recognise and acknowledge our local […]
Read moreScotland’s Domestic Abuse Act came into being on 1 April 2019. The new Act makes all domestic abuse towards a partner, whether psychological or physical, a criminal offence. Offenders could face up to 14 years in prison. The Act redefines domestic abuse as a course of behaviour towards a partner intended to cause them harm, […]
Read moreThe Scottish Government is bringing in a new Domestic Abuse Bill, with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon having included the legislation in her programme for government. Scotland will be one of the first countries in the world to criminalise psychological abuse, with Justice Secretary Michael Matheson condemning the “pernicious, coercive and controlling behaviour” of perpetrators. Read […]
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