Welcome

Shakti is an organisation based in Edinburgh that helps women who are experiencing domestic abuse.

We offer support and information to all black minority ethnic women (over 16 years) and their children experiencing and/or fleeing domestic abuse from:

• partners/husbands
• ex-partners
• other family members

Over 10 years Shakti has made a positive difference to the lives of over 1600 women and their children.

Abuse

Many women suffer from domestic abuse and are unsure of what to do. Find out how we can help you if you are suffering from domestic abuse.

Refuge

In difficult situations you may need to leave home. Find out about our safe refuge for you and your child to stay in.

Legal Advice

We can help you with information and advice on legal rights, welfare, or immigration and nationality issues.

Translations

If your first language is not English we can provide translations of our leaflets into:

• Urdu
• Bengali
• Punjabi
• Arabic
• Chinese
• Thai

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