Fife Violence Against Women Partnership

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"Violence against women and girls, in any form, has no place in our vision for a safe, strong, successful Scotland. It damages health and wellbeing, limits freedom and potential, and is a violation of the most fundamental human rights" (Scottish Government)

Fife Violence Against Women Partnership (FVAWP) co-ordinates activity towards ending violence against women in Fife across statutory and third sector organisations. The partnership is committed to addressing four priorities in Equally Safe – Scotland’s Strategy to Prevent and Eradicate Violence Against Women and Girls.

  • Priority 1: Scottish society embraces equality and mutual respect, and rejects all forms of violence against women and girls
  • Priority 2: Women and girls thrive as equal citizens: socially, culturally, economically and politically
  • Priority 3: Interventions are early and effective, preventing violence and maximising the safety and wellbeing of women, children and young people
  • Priority 4: Men desist from all forms of violence against women and girls and perpetrators of such violence receive a robust and effective response

Violence Against Women in Fife survey

The Fife Violence Against Women Partnership (FVAWP) is taking part in the testing phase of the national VAWG Needs Assessment pilot, alongside nine other local authority areas in Scotland. Through this work, we aim to understand the key issues and needs of women, children, and young people in Fife who have experienced or are currently experiencing violence against women and girls (VAWG). As well as the experiences if survivors, we are also assessing how effectively local systems and services respond, how well they work together, and the outcomes they deliver.

Given the prevalence of VAWG, we have developed two questionnaires, one which seeks public views, and in particular from those with lived experience, and a second survey to capture workforce views from anyone in supportive roles with women and children. Both form part of wider engagement with the public, professionals, and services, and should only take approx. 10 minutes to complete.

All responses are anonymous unless anyone wishes to leave their email address. The surveys are now live and will close on 16th March 2026.

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in Fife - Public Survey: https://forms.office.com/e/y5uhEJ682p

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in Fife - Workforce Survey: https://forms.office.com/e/cJ32LBTt9s

The survey findings will help FVAWP understand what is working well and where improvements are needed. What people tell us will shape our future priorities, guide the actions in our 2026–27 Bridging Action Plan, and support our Priority Groups to make meaningful, evidence based changes—within the resources available. Your feedback will also help us consider gaps in services and practice so we can better support people affected by VAWG in Fife.

For more information and advice, email us at FVAWP@fife.gov.uk

Related publications and useful links

To report any concerns to the police, call the non-emergency number 101. In an emergency, always dial 999.

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Last updated: 30 Apr 2026

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