It said it also covers understanding and evidencing of coercive control, including financial abuse.Correspondence from Police Scotland, 8 May 2025
On the Committee's question about the force's response to allegations of financial abuse versus other forms of abuse, Police Scotland stated—
There is no hierarchy of offences and coercive abuse and control in any context is to be considered alongside all offending of a physical nature.Correspondence from Police Scotland, 8 May 2025
It added that training for officers and staff is underpinned by a trauma-informed and victim/survivor centred approach.Correspondence from Police Scotland, 8 May 2025
Police Scotland also said that during 2024...