The Lord Advocate said prevention was essential, but there were victims who needed the protection of the law today.
“I am acutely aware that every one of the 34,586 charges received by Copfs reflects the suffering of a victim – in the overwhelming majority of cases, a woman harmed by a man,” she said.
“It is concerning for all of us that the number of reports has increased, particularly those involving some of the most serious offending.
“Scotland must change. Ending domestic abuse in our communities is an issue for each of us to address every day, challenging harmful attitudes and behaviours wherever we see them.”
She said the justice system would “respond firmly” and hold abusive men to account through “robust prosecution that reflects the nature and seriousness of their offending”.
“Victims should be assured they will be listened to and taken seriously by prosecutors; their experiences will be recognised; they will be supported through the legal process,” she added.
