Resources and
Research Findings

Below are a number of resources including reports, research findings and previously recorded events

The DACA Mapping
and Scoping Report
The mapping and scoping exercise is the culmination of the first stage of the DACA Accreditation project. The findings are presented in two reports. This report, ‘Mapping and Scoping Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy in Scotland – Definitions and Evidence’, defines domestic abuse court advocacy, maps domestic abuse court advocacy provision in Scotland, highlights current issues with the provision of court advocacy by any service, highlights the benefits of domestic abuse court advocacy, and concludes with the current limitations in service provision.

'It's like walking blindfolded through a minefield' – DACA provision in Scotland Report
This report builds on the findings and analysis explored in depth in the Definitions and Evidence Report to underscore key findings around provision of domestic abuse court advocacy in Scotland and highlight opportunities to better meet the needs of victims and survivors of domestic abuse across the country who have cases going through the criminal court process.







