#Domestic Abuse
A new helpline for male victims of domestic abuse has been launched today
Domestic abuse can be physical, emotional or financial.
'I just accepted that this was how it was going to end': Victim of domestic abuse recalls horror attack
‘I just accepted that this was how it was going to end,’ she said after she was told she was going to die.
Thousands of cases of women being beaten, choked, threatened with weapons and smothered in 2018
The charity is calling for greater protections within the law system for children in particular.
Domestic abuse service helped 76 women and 100 children in 24 hours
Every year Aoibhneas has to turn away 400 families seeking refuge.
How young women can recognise dating abuse and get help if they need it
Most women who experience severe abuse in intimate relationships first do so when they are under 25.
'A woman often blames herself ': Dispelling myths around domestic abuse
The UN’s international day for the elimination of violence against women starts today.
Domestic abuse against men: 'He'd been kicked in the balls: he was black and blue to his knees'
There’s some confusion around where LGBT people in domestic abuse situations can turn to for help – here’s some clarification.
First woman convicted under UK's new domestic violence laws after leaving partner '10 days from death'
Alex Skeel was left “10 days from death” following attacks from his partner Jordan.
'A game of snakes and ladders': 28% of calls to Women's Aid were about abuse by ex-partners
A Women’s Aid report analysed the figures on the number of women who reported abuse last year.
Opinion: 'When we ask that question – why doesn’t she leave? - we abuse again'
Domestic violence conjures up images of bruises, broken limbs, the woman who walked into the door. But it rarely starts that way; it starts like so many other relationships – romantic, sweet, promising, writes Dr Carol Baumann.
FBI chief contradicts White House timeline on Trump aide Rob Porter's security clearance
Porter resigned last week over domestic abuse allegations.
White House staff secretary resigns after two ex-wives allege domestic abuse
The White House has said Rob Porter denied the allegations.
Instead of asking 'Why didn't she leave', ask 'Why did he hit her?' - domestic violence survivor
Emma Murphy said the gardaí involved in her case were “amazing” and she “can’t thank them enough”.
'Men tolerate abuse': Over 5,000 reports of domestic abuse against men made in 2016
Men’s domestic abuse charity Amen has released it’s annual report.
A US plan to reduce domestic violence and murder may be rolled out in Clare
“There are women alive today that would otherwise have died as a result of domestic violence.”
TDs urged to pass new domestic violence bill making psychological abuse a crime
A major study found 31% of Irish women have experienced some form of psychological violence by a partner.
Westmeath man given life sentence for murdering mother of his children
“I will never forget seeing my beautiful mother lying on the floor. It will haunt me forever.”
Abusive husband allowed back into home after wife couldn't afford €130 legal aid fee
The woman’s case has been highlighted by Flac today as it calls for this fee to be waived for victims of domestic abuse.
Mother and children placed in hotel with 'bloodstained mattresses' after fleeing domestic violence
The woman and her children were left without a stable home for almost two years.
Call for gardaí to have expanded powers to issue barring orders
The Law Society of Ireland said new legislation should cover people in relationships who are not cohabiting as well as those under the age of 18 who may be in abusive relationships.
How a team of Ballymun gardaí are tackling abuse in the home
A new initiative will see this team taking a more active role with victims, liaising with them regularly and directing them to services.
Call for 'new girlfriend orders' to be used against Irish domestic abuse offenders
One of these orders was used recently for the first time in England and Wales.
Former Spice Girl Mel B accuses husband of years of abuse
She filed to divorce her husband of nearly 10 years on 20 March, citing irreconcilable differences.
'They were just looking for a bit of peace': Tributes paid to woman and children killed in Dublin fire
Neighbours began arriving with flowers, candles and teddies this morning.
Police were called 2,738 times about domestic abuse over Christmas
The PSNI received 95 calls related to domestic abuse on Christmas Day.
Russia has softened punishments for domestic abuse convictions
Only three politicians voted against the proposals.
Gardaí make domestic abuse 'a priority' in new policing plan
All domestic incidents will “get immediate response by working units”.
Full pardon granted to French woman who killed abusive husband
The woman in her 60s will walk free from a jail southeast of Paris where she was serving a 10-year sentence for the killing.
Irish short film sheds light on reality for Ireland's abused men and their families
Each year, over 2,000 vulnerable men contact the Amen domestic abuse service.
'Daddy bit Mummy's face - I was scared': Report gives voice to kids in abusive homes
A report today highlighted the devastating impact living in an abusive environment can have on every part of a child’s life.
'Being a domestic violence victim is nothing to be ashamed of'
Many domestic violence victims go through it alone: A woman domesticly abused by her husband gives her perspective
'Neighbours told me she was being beaten but he had her programmed to deny it'
Two perspectives on an abusive relationship: from a witness, and from a survivor.
‘She wanted to do hairdressing. She would get along with anyone.'
The brother of a woman murdered by her ex-boyfriend gives his perspective.
'I remember thinking, I'm gonna die. And nobody helped.’
Two perspectives on an abusive relationship: from a survivor, and from a partner.
'The first thing I noticed was that he would be hitting her legs'
Two perspectives on an abusive relationship: from a witness, and from a survivor.
New campaign asks: 'If you witnessed domestic violence, what would you do?'
Around 300,000 men and women in Ireland have been victims of severe abuse by a partner – 70% of people say it’s a common problem in Ireland.
'The real danger to women is within their own home'
We must acknowledge that some women lives in violent, dangerous domestic situations, writes Sharon O’Halloran.
Removing public payphones would 'cause chaos' for Ireland's most vulnerable people
A number of groups have warned the removal of public payphones could significantly impact on people who use them to call freephone numbers.
Canada has begun an investigation into missing and dead native women
Concern over violence against aboriginal women became an issue after dozens of prostitutes went missing in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and were later determined to have been victims of a serial killer.
Gardaí get new crime scene kits to collect evidence at domestic violence calls
Eight garda divisions now have cars with the kits in them, with plans to roll out the programme across the country.
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