Name: Introduction to the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland
Uploaded: 2025-10-09T12:11:30Z
Description: Learn how to use the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS) to check whether someone has a history of domestic abuse.

Introduction to the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland

Moray Violence against Women & Girls Partnership

Learn how to use the Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS) to check whether someone has a history of domestic abuse.

<p>The Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland (DSDAS) gives people the right to ask about the background of any individual they are concerned may be abusive.</p><p><br></p><h2>It gives people the right to ask about the background of their partner.</h2><h2><br></h2><h2>It gives concerned relatives and friends the right to ask about someone’s partner.</h2><h2>It gives professionals the right to ask about client's partners.</h2><p>If police checks show that the individual has a record of abusive behaviour - or there is other information to indicate the person you know is at risk - the police will consider sharing this information with the person(s) best placed to protect the potential victim.</p><h2>DSDAS allows people to make the choice of whether to remain in the relationship.</h2><p>Police Scotland and our partners in the Moray Violence against Women &amp; Girls Partnership can then help and support them.</p><h3>Dr Emma Plant will deliver this overview on how to use the Disclosure Scheme and answer any questions you may have.</h3><p><em><strong><strong>If you would like more information about this session please contact vawgpartnership@moray.gov.uk</strong></strong></em></p>

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