People experiencing domestic abuse often don’t realise that they are being abused, especially if the abuse is not physical. In this video hear from Detective Constable Stephanie Jardine from Police Scotland’s Domestic Abuse Unit and Susan Sloey from the domestic abuse advocacy support organisation, ASSIST, as they address some common misconceptions about domestic abuse. If you are experiencing domestic abuse please report it to police on 101 (999 in an emergency), or by using the online form on

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