Domestic abuse in North Ayrshire is higher than the Scottish average – but a multi-media agency campaign is committed to tackling violence against women and girls.
A zero-tolerance approach to domestic violence in North Ayrshire is helping the most vulnerable.
Domestic abuse accounted for 667 homeless applications between 2017 and 2022, with 78 per cent of them from women.
Police Scotland figures indicate domestic abuse in North Ayrshire has been higher than the Scottish average since 2009. However, the council has driven a campaign over the last five years, promoting a zero-tolerance approach to domestic violence and detailing the availability of services.