Domestic Abuse Against Men in Scotland
APPENDIX C - IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW GUIDES
Narrative Interview Guide 1. You mentioned when you were interviewed for the Scottish Crime Survey that you had experienced threatening and/or forceful behaviour within a relationship you had with your current/ex-partner. Can you tell me the story of that relationship in your own words? 2. Can you tell me more about when you first met X? 3. Can you tell me about the times when you were threatened by X (or felt threatened by X)? Can you tell me about any times when X used force against you? 4. Can you tell me about any times when you think X may have felt threatened by you? Can you tell me about the times when you may have used force against X? 5. Have there been times when you may have felt sexually harassed, threatened or pressured by X? Can you tell me about the times when X may have felt sexually harassed, threatened or pressured in this way? 6. Can you tell me about other relationships you may have had where you experienced threatening or forceful behaviour from a partner? |
Questionnaire about contact with service providers
1. Could you tell me which of the following agencies, if any, you have come into contact with because of your experiences of threatening or forceful behaviour within the home? You may have mentioned some of them already?
The Police | Social services |
Procurator Fiscal | Relate/Couples Counseling |
GP or hospital | Citizen's Advice Bureau |
Solicitor | Other |
NB: Interviewer repeats for each agency mentioned.
2. What was the response of that agency?
3. How helpful did you find that agency?
4. What do you think could be done to improve that agency's service?
5. Would you contact that agency again?