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#Domestic Violence
# domestic-violence - Monday 1 June, 2020
Almost 5,600 incidents of domestic abuse reported to gardaí in past two months
There has been a 25% increase in the number of domestic abuse incidents recorded by gardaí over the same period in 2019.
# domestic-violence - Friday 29 May, 2020
Women report being strangled, raped and beaten as calls to helpline surge during lockdown
There was also a spike in the number of visits to the charity’s website.
# domestic-violence - Thursday 21 May, 2020
Judge describes man (28) who assaulted wife as a 'savage' as he jails him for 13 months
Mr Justice Patrick Durcan said he had never seen “such violence, thuggery and criminality perpetrated on a woman” before.
# domestic-violence - Thursday 7 May, 2020
Man held knife to woman’s throat before barricading himself into stranger’s home, court hears
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.
# domestic-violence - Tuesday 21 April, 2020
'A breeding ground for abuse': Children at risk behind the closed doors of Covid-19
The second part of Noteworthy’s investigation into domestic abuse finds vulnerable children are losing out on supports and escape during the pandemic.
# domestic-violence - Monday 20 April, 2020
"I feel constantly suffocated": The domestic violence epidemic raging behind closed doors of Covid-19
The first part of Noteworthy’s in-depth investigation into domestic abuse finds that services are dangerously underfunded during the coronavirus crisis.
# domestic-violence - Wednesday 15 April, 2020
New domestic violence ad campaign tells victims support is 'still here' despite the pandemic
The adverts depict the reality for victims of domestic abuse when their home is no longer a safe place.
# domestic-violence - Sunday 12 April, 2020
'I feel as though I am dead but in a living body': The mental health toll of life as a refugee
Syrian refugees in Lebanon have shared their experiences with TheJournal.ie.
# domestic-violence - Saturday 11 April, 2020
'They saved my life': Domestic abuse survivor urges neighbours to call gardaí if they hear violence
Jessica Bowes said many victims are “treading on eggshells” during the Covid-19 pandemic.
# domestic-violence - Friday 10 April, 2020
'The silence right now is ominous': Concern for women and children trapped with abusers during Covid-19 shutdown
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.
# domestic-violence - Wednesday 1 April, 2020
Gardaí implement Operation Faoisimh to protect against domestic abuse during Covid-19 crisis
Women’s Aid has reported a ‘heightened state of alert’ due to the current health emergency.
# domestic-violence - Thursday 19 March, 2020
'Deep concerns' over safety of women and children affected by domestic violence during Covid-19 crisis
The Women’s Aid 24-hour national freephone helpline is available on 1800 341 900.
# domestic-violence - Saturday 18 January, 2020
New domestic abuse refuge in Galway will allow mothers to bring their teenage sons with them
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.
# domestic-violence - Saturday 11 January, 2020
Flanagan says law to allow gardaí disclose a partner's abusive history 'not considered necessary'
Under UK law, a member of the public can ask police to tell them if their partner may pose a risk to them.
# domestic-violence - Sunday 5 January, 2020
Increase in number of younger men joining programmes set up to help change abusive behaviour
The Mend programme is 32 weeks long and mainly involves group sessions with other men.
# domestic-violence - Friday 13 December, 2019
Love Island presenter Caroline Flack arrested and charged with assault
She is due in court on 23 December, police said.
# domestic-violence - Tuesday 10 December, 2019
'Archaic conditions are leading to violence': Call for new Family Law Court to be urgently developed
Eleven organisations are calling for a dedicated Family Law Court to be developed in Dublin.
# domestic-violence - Thursday 26 September, 2019
'He did not do one day': Six in 10 domestic violence offenders get suspended sentence
The vast majority of victims are women and over half are abused in their own home.
# domestic-violence - Saturday 20 July, 2019
'The right decision' - Reece goes from cancelled Connacht deal to the All Blacks
IRFU CEO Philip Browne believes the union and Connacht made the right call.
# domestic-violence - Wednesday 26 June, 2019
Donegal domestic violence centre calls for increased funding to stave off closure
Lifeline Inishowen protested outside the Dáil today.
# domestic-violence - Tuesday 14 May, 2019
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.
# domestic-violence - Wednesday 10 April, 2019
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-violence - Friday 5 April, 2019
Domestic abuse service helped 76 women and 100 children in 24 hours
Every year Aoibhneas has to turn away 400 families seeking refuge.
# domestic-violence - Friday 8 March, 2019
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.
# domestic-violence - Sunday 17 February, 2019
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.
# domestic-violence - Thursday 14 February, 2019
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.
# domestic-violence - Thursday 31 January, 2019
'Protecting victims of sexual violence a priority': Strategy tackling domestic and sexual violence under review
In 2018, seven women died in violent circumstances.
# domestic-violence - Wednesday 2 January, 2019
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.
# domestic-violence - Tuesday 1 January, 2019
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.
# domestic-violence - Saturday 8 December, 2018
Woman who took domestic abuse survivors into her home receives volunteering award
Mary Fitzgerald founded Clare Haven Services.
# domestic-violence - Tuesday 27 November, 2018
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-violence - Saturday 24 November, 2018
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.
# domestic-violence - Wednesday 21 November, 2018
'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.
# domestic-violence - Thursday 15 November, 2018
Stormy Daniels' lawyer arrested in LA over domestic violence allegations
Michael Avenatti denied any wrongdoing.
# domestic-violence - Monday 17 September, 2018
'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.
# domestic-violence - Thursday 26 July, 2018
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.
# domestic-violence - Thursday 7 June, 2018
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.
# domestic-violence - Sunday 13 May, 2018
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.
# domestic-violence - Thursday 3 May, 2018
'Groundbreaking' domestic violence law covers psychological abuse and the views of children
The legislation gives extra support to survivors.
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Poll: Will being able to travel 20km significantly impact your life under Covid-19?
ALL GOING TO plan, Ireland will enter Phase Two of re-opening next Monday 8 June.
First off, public health advice is still for people to avoid unnecessary journeys but people will be able to travel up to 20 kilometres from their home from Monday. As recently as mid-May, the recommended travel limit was just 2km.
In terms of social visits, up to four people may visit another household for a short period while maintaining strict social distancing.
For the first time since lockdown measures were introduced, Irish people will be permitted to visit their family in their respective homes. However, social distancing must be adhered to with the two-metre recommendation still in place.
So, today we’re asking you: Will being able to travel 20km significantly impact your life under Covid-19?
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