# domestic-abuse - Wednesday 18 May, 2022
# Domestic Abuse
# Domestic Abuse
The guide was officially unveiled by the Irish College of General Practitioners today.
# domestic-abuse - Thursday 3 February, 2022
# Podcast
# Podcast
We speak to Orla O’Connor, director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland to get a sense of what more can be done – from the courts to domestic abuse services – but how ultimately there are no quick fixes.
# domestic-abuse - Monday 24 January, 2022
# Operation Faoiseamh
# Operation Faoiseamh
There was a 10% increase in the number of domestic abuse incidents that Gardaí attended in 2021 compared to 2020.
# domestic-abuse - Monday 3 January, 2022
# Paid Leave
# Paid Leave
Trinity College, UCC, UCD and DCU have all committed to introducing the policies in 2022,
# domestic-abuse - Monday 18 October, 2021
# Garda Annual Report
# Garda Annual Report
The figures were contained in the force’s annual report for 2020, which was published today.
# domestic-abuse - Friday 10 September, 2021
# Sentencing
# Sentencing
CEO of Women’s Aid Sarah Benson says the judiciary and other legal professionals need more training on how best to handle domestic violence cases.
# domestic-abuse - Tuesday 22 June, 2021
# Domestic Abuse
# Domestic Abuse
Some 29,717 people contacted the domestic violence support service last year.
# domestic-abuse - Monday 10 May, 2021
# Barring Orders
Over the course of the pandemic some people have been trapped with their abusers 24-7, Órla Ryan writes One domestic abuse survivor says people who breach barring orders should be automatically jailed NGOs are calling for a new ministry dedicated to domestic violence
# domestic-abuse - Thursday 4 March, 2021
# domestic-abuse - Friday 19 February, 2021
# Rent Supplement
# Rent Supplement
Rent supplement can be provided for an initial three-month period and the usual means test does not apply.
# domestic-abuse - Tuesday 2 February, 2021
# Domestic Abuse
# Domestic Abuse
The actor said she was “brainwashed and manipulated” by the singer.
# domestic-abuse - Friday 22 January, 2021
# Domestic Abuse
# Domestic Abuse
The woman, who is the man’s former partner, said she “might be dead or in a vegetative state” if doctors and gardaí had not intervened.
# domestic-abuse - Thursday 21 January, 2021
# Daniel Kane
# Daniel Kane
The woman told the court she “might be dead or in a vegetative state” if doctors and gardaí had not intervened.
# domestic-abuse - Sunday 27 December, 2020
# Level 5
# Level 5
Domestic abuse can be something other than physical: it can mean you’re isolated from friends or control is taken over your personal items.
# domestic-abuse - Wednesday 23 December, 2020
# Puy-de-dome
# Puy-de-dome
The suspect has since been found dead.
# domestic-abuse - Monday 21 December, 2020
# Domestic Abuse
# Domestic Abuse
Sarah Benson, CEO of Women’s Aid, said she is “very concerned” about the impact of another lockdown in January.
# domestic-abuse - Saturday 14 November, 2020
# Domestic Violence
# Domestic Violence
From March to November this year, a total of 22,540 incidents were reported – representing a 14% increase.
# domestic-abuse - Tuesday 10 November, 2020
# Domestic Abuse
# Domestic Abuse
July and August were the busiest months for helpline calls.
# domestic-abuse - Monday 2 November, 2020
# London
# London
The actor sued News Group Newspapers over a 2018 article which labelled him a “wife beater”.
# domestic-abuse - Thursday 22 October, 2020
# Reach Out
# Reach Out
The charity said that the number of calls it responded to rose significantly during the first lockdown.
# domestic-abuse - Thursday 20 August, 2020
# Women's Aid
# Women's Aid
Niamh Ní Dhomhnaill has said there is still a lot of stigma when it comes to speaking publicly about domestic and sexual abuse.
# Domestic Violence
# Domestic Violence
Women reported being beaten, strangled, burned and raped, and there was a spike in calls during the Covid-19 pandemic.
# domestic-abuse - Friday 24 July, 2020
# Libel Trial
# Libel Trial
Johnny Depp has strongly denied allegations of domestic violence against Amber Heard.
# Domestic Abuse
# Domestic Abuse
Doctors have been urged to “be vigilant in terms of identifying and supporting victims of domestic abuse”.
# domestic-abuse - Monday 20 July, 2020
# London
# London
Heard will today face questioning over 14 allegations of domestic violence – all denied by Depp.
# domestic-abuse - Saturday 20 June, 2020
# Domestic Abuse
# Domestic Abuse
The investigation arose following complaints regarding multiple incidents which took place between 1985 and 2019.
# domestic-abuse - Tuesday 9 June, 2020
# Operation Faoiseamh
# Operation Faoiseamh
People experiencing domestic abuse are being urged to contact gardaí.
# domestic-abuse - Monday 1 June, 2020
# Operation Faoiseamh
# Operation Faoiseamh
There has been a 25% increase in the number of domestic abuse incidents recorded by gardaí over the same period in 2019.
# domestic-abuse - Friday 29 May, 2020
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
There was also a spike in the number of visits to the charity’s website.
# domestic-abuse - Thursday 14 May, 2020
# Domestic Abuse
# Domestic Abuse
Our reader has survived an abusive relationship and has advice for anyone else trapped in one.
# domestic-abuse - Tuesday 21 April, 2020
# Trapped With Tormentors
# Trapped With Tormentors
The second part of Noteworthy’s investigation into domestic abuse finds vulnerable children are losing out on supports and escape during the pandemic.
# domestic-abuse - Monday 20 April, 2020
# Trapped With Tormentors
# Trapped With Tormentors
The first part of Noteworthy’s in-depth investigation into domestic abuse finds that services are dangerously underfunded during the coronavirus crisis.
# domestic-abuse - Wednesday 15 April, 2020
# Covid-19
# Covid-19
The adverts depict the reality for victims of domestic abuse when their home is no longer a safe place.
# domestic-abuse - Saturday 11 April, 2020
# Jessica Bowes
# Jessica Bowes
Jessica Bowes said many victims are “treading on eggshells” during the Covid-19 pandemic.
# domestic-abuse - Friday 10 April, 2020
# Operation Faoisimh
# Operation Faoisimh
Gardaí have stressed that support for victims of domestic abuse victims will not stop because of the pandemic.
# domestic-abuse - Wednesday 1 April, 2020
# Reassurances
# Reassurances
Women’s Aid has reported a ‘heightened state of alert’ due to the current health emergency.
# domestic-abuse - Thursday 19 March, 2020
# Domestic Violence
# Domestic Violence
The Women’s Aid 24-hour national freephone helpline is available on 1800 341 900.
# domestic-abuse - Wednesday 12 February, 2020
# Domestic Abuse
# Domestic Abuse
Coercive control occurs when a current or ex-partner knowingly and persistently engaged in behaviour that is controlling or intimidating.
# domestic-abuse - Saturday 11 January, 2020
# Domestic Abuse
# Domestic Abuse
Under UK law, a member of the public can ask police to tell them if their partner may pose a risk to them.
# domestic-abuse - Sunday 5 January, 2020
# Domestic Abuse
# Domestic Abuse
The Mend programme is 32 weeks long and mainly involves group sessions with other men.
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