Police Scotland plan to cut violence against women tackles incels
Launching the strategy, Dep Ch Con Jane Connors said they were "committed to creating a society where women and girls live free from violence, abuse, exploitation and harassment" and would prioritise the needs of victims and survivors.
It defined incel culture as an ideology where male supporters believe women are to blame for their lack of intimate relationships and as a result should be verbally, physically or sexually assaulted. It added: "We will challenge these unacceptable beliefs and look to establish the scale and potential threat arising from these individuals."
Reports of sexual crime and domestic abuse continued to increase and both remain under-reported, police said.
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