#Domestic Violence
Family members of victims to be consulted on how Ireland can introduce domestic homicide reviews
Pressure has been mounting to introduce the reviews after the murder of Clodagh Hawe and her three children.
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.
Taoiseach says there is an 'epidemic' of violence against women
The government today ratified the Istanbul Convention which obliges it to protect women from all forms of violence.
Abuse survivor says legal profession should 'bring their morals as well as law books into courtrooms'
Leona O’Callaghan said the government and judiciary needs to stop pointing at each other and step up to make changes.
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.
'Protecting victims of sexual violence a priority': Strategy tackling domestic and sexual violence under review
In 2018, seven women died in violent circumstances.
Psychological intervention proves 'life-changing' for women experiencing domestic abuse
They are three times more likely to suffer from depression than women in the general population.
Coercive control and psychological abuse now an offence under new law
Marriage for people who are under 18 has also been repealed under the new legislation.
Over 8,750 drivers were arrested last year on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs
Figures on roads policing detections were released today by gardaí.
Woman who took domestic abuse survivors into her home receives volunteering award
Mary Fitzgerald founded Clare Haven Services.
Man rammed girlfriend's face off door and kicked her in head with steel-toe shoe
Joseph Fraser attacked his girlfriend after she hid his car keys so he wouldn’t drink-drive, a court heard.
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.
'I was ashamed and I worried I wouldn’t be believed about domestic violence - so I stayed longer than I should have'
Priscilla Grainger writes about her experience of domestic violence and why she set up a support group for people who have been affected by it.
Stormy Daniels' lawyer arrested in LA over domestic violence allegations
Michael Avenatti denied any wrongdoing.
'Not all abuse is violent': What to do if you think someone may be abusing their partner
An expert shares how he helps perpetrators to change.
New Zealand to grant paid leave for domestic violence victims
New Zealand has a track record of being progressive on women’s issues – in 1893 it became the first country to give women the right to vote.
Man 'threatened to make personal photos of ex public after beating her up'
A judge told Christopher Lenihan he is undoubtedly facing a prison sentence.
Justice Minister: 'I have seen many women shake with fear of not being believed by a Garda or a court'
Charlie Flanagan writes about why he believes the Domestic Violence Act is one of the most important pieces of legislation to come before the Oireachtas.
'Groundbreaking' domestic violence law covers psychological abuse and the views of children
The legislation gives extra support to survivors.
'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.
'They're on their own': Call for complainants in rape cases to have their own legal counsel
The Minister for Justice has said he will review legal protections offered to complainants.
'Not good enough': Family of woman shot by garda killer says GSOC is not properly resourced
Siobhan Philips was shot by her partner in October 2015.
Tony Golden murder: Gardaí misclassified victim's domestic violence incidents
The garda was shot dead as he accompanied Siobhan Philips to her home to collect her belongings.
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.
Change to PRSI arrangements could leave women in danger of abusive partners
Up to last year, if a patient qualified under their spouse or partner’s benefit, they simply had to sign a form at the clinic.
Domestic violence protesters invaded the BAFTA red carpet last night in support of Time's Up
Celebs also continued to wear black in silent protest.
Donald Trump on ex-aide who allegedly beat his wife: 'We certainly wish him well'
Rob Porter has been accused of abuse by two ex-wives.
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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.
Shorter manslaughter sentences given to men if the women they killed were their partners
Women’s Aid is calling for tougher punishments for abusers.
Coercive control: 'If I didn’t do what he wanted me to, myself and the kids would suffer'
The government must include the offence of coercive control in the upcoming Domestic Violence Bill, writes Sharon O’Halloran.
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.”
'People want to help, but they're fearful': What's the best way to offer support to an abuse victim?
Over 300,000 people in Ireland have been severely abused by a partner at some point in their lives.
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing partner with ornamental sword
Ronald Joseph Cooke claimed his partner had stabbed herself while he was driving.
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.
Legal aid to be restricted in family law cases
The Legal Aid Board says it’s forced to make the changes because of budgetary constraints.
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