West Lothian Women's Aid SCIO

Constitutional objectives

4.1 The relief of women, children and young people who have experienced, or are in fear of, domestic abuse perpetrated by partners or ex-partners, by: (i) the provision of temporary refuge accommodation (ii) providing support and information on access to other services (iii) providing structured, supportive opportunities to allow these women, children and young people to make choices for their future (iv) liaising with other services, including the police, and advocating for women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse within legal and other protection services. 4.2 The advancement of education by: (i) raising awareness of the effects of domestic abuse with the public and with young people in particular (ii) providing opportunities for women, children and young people to shape the development of services, policy and practice at strategic level. 4.3 The promotion of equality and diversity by upholding and promoting the rights of all women, children and young people regardless of ethnicity, religion or cultural background , who have experienced domestic abuse in the belief that violence against women is symptomatic of wider structural inequalities in society, and thus mainly perpetrated by men.