Friday 23 April, 2021
The West Cork Women Against Violence Project has seen a 35% increase in calls since last March.
The pandemic has led to a surge in domestic violence – but Ireland has less than one third of the number of refuge spaces that it should have.
Rent supplement can be provided for an initial three-month period and the usual means test does not apply.
Two therapists have some advice for those looking to take care of their relationships on this Valentine’s Day.
Gardaí emphasised that the current travel restrictions do not apply in the case of domestic violence.
The man was found guilty of his crimes last November.
Sarah Benson, CEO of Women’s Aid, said she is “very concerned” about the impact of another lockdown in January.
Operation Faoiseamh was launched by gardaí on 1 April this year.
Germany’s Alexander Zverev denies abuse claims made by his ex-girlfriend.
Cora Desmond has spoken about the abuse she suffered at the hands of Bridget Kenneally.
From March to November this year, a total of 22,540 incidents were reported – representing a 14% increase.
He was convicted yesterday in the first circuit court trial for offences under the 2018 Domestic Violence Act.
July and August were the busiest months for helpline calls.
The actor sued News Group Newspapers over a 2018 article which labelled him a “wife beater”.
Gardaí have announced the commencement of a third phase of Operation Faoiseamh.
Niamh Ní Dhomhnaill has said there is still a lot of stigma when it comes to speaking publicly about domestic and sexual abuse.
Women reported being beaten, strangled, burned and raped, and there was a spike in calls during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Johnny Depp has strongly denied allegations of domestic violence against Amber Heard.
Doctors have been urged to “be vigilant in terms of identifying and supporting victims of domestic abuse”.
The British boxer admitted it was a ‘silly mistake’, while promoter Eddie Hearn described his actions as ‘idiotic’.
Heard will today face questioning over 14 allegations of domestic violence – all denied by Depp.
The actor is suing the tabloid’s publisher and its executive editor over an April 2018 article which referred to him as a “wife beater”.
Safe Ireland and Women’s Aid are partnering with Airbnb to help domestic violence survivors.
The government announced the changes to the eligibility for the payment today.
People experiencing domestic abuse are being urged to contact gardaí.
There has been a 25% increase in the number of domestic abuse incidents recorded by gardaí over the same period in 2019.
There was also a spike in the number of visits to the charity’s website.
Mr Justice Patrick Durcan said he had never seen “such violence, thuggery and criminality perpetrated on a woman” before.
The man barricaded himself into a stranger’s home where he drank the homeowner’s beer during a three-hour standoff with gardaí yesterday, a court was told.
The second part of Noteworthy’s investigation into domestic abuse finds vulnerable children are losing out on supports and escape during the pandemic.
The first part of Noteworthy’s in-depth investigation into domestic abuse finds that services are dangerously underfunded during the coronavirus crisis.
The adverts depict the reality for victims of domestic abuse when their home is no longer a safe place.
Syrian refugees in Lebanon have shared their experiences with TheJournal.ie.
Jessica Bowes said many victims are “treading on eggshells” during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sharon O’Halloran, Co-CEO of Safe Ireland, says the lack of contact from abused women and children during Covid-19 is a real cause for concern.
Women’s Aid has reported a ‘heightened state of alert’ due to the current health emergency.
The Women’s Aid 24-hour national freephone helpline is available on 1800 341 900.
Cope Galway said one women last year had to choose between staying in an abusive household with her sons or living in the refuge without them.
Under UK law, a member of the public can ask police to tell them if their partner may pose a risk to them.
The Mend programme is 32 weeks long and mainly involves group sessions with other men.
