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# womens-aid - Thursday 14 February, 2019

How young women can recognise dating abuse and get help if they need it Too Into You

How young women can recognise dating abuse and get help if they need it

Thu 6:20 AM 23,168 Views 61 Comments

Most women who experience severe abuse in intimate relationships first do so when they are under 25.

# womens-aid - Sunday 25 November, 2018

'A woman often blames herself ': Dispelling myths around domestic abuse Violence Against Women

'A woman often blames herself ': Dispelling myths around domestic abuse

Nov 25th 2018, 7:30 AM 9,305 Views 101 Comments

The UN’s international day for the elimination of violence against women starts today.

# womens-aid - Saturday 24 November, 2018

Domestic abuse against men: 'He'd been kicked in the balls: he was black and blue to his knees' Courts

Domestic abuse against men: 'He'd been kicked in the balls: he was black and blue to his knees'

Nov 24th 2018, 9:00 AM 41,031 Views 101 Comments

There’s some confusion around where LGBT people in domestic abuse situations can turn to for help – here’s some clarification.

# womens-aid - Friday 23 November, 2018

'It's not love, it's entitlement': 90% of women murdered in Ireland killed by someone they know Femicide

'It's not love, it's entitlement': 90% of women murdered in Ireland killed by someone they know

Nov 23rd 2018, 9:07 AM 19,861 Views 130 Comments

Murder is never a ‘crime of passion’, domestic homicide expert Dr Jane Monckton Smith explains.

# womens-aid - Friday 31 August, 2018

From The Daily Edge Women's Aid call for 'understanding and empathy' following incident on Celebrity Big Brother CBB

Women's Aid call for 'understanding and empathy' following incident on Celebrity Big Brother

Aug 31st 2018, 4:07 PM 40,537 Views 5 Comments

The incident involved Roxanne Pallett and Ryan Thomas.

# womens-aid - Thursday 21 June, 2018

From The Daily Edge Domestic abuse charity release a statement following Adam's reaction to Rosie's upset on Love Island Love Island

Domestic abuse charity release a statement following Adam's reaction to Rosie's upset on Love Island

Jun 21st 2018, 7:37 AM 26,175 Views 12 Comments

‘There are clear warning signs.’

# womens-aid - Thursday 3 May, 2018

'Groundbreaking' domestic violence law covers psychological abuse and the views of children Coercive Control

'Groundbreaking' domestic violence law covers psychological abuse and the views of children

May 3rd 2018, 8:31 AM 25,440 Views 49 Comments

The legislation gives extra support to survivors.

# womens-aid - Tuesday 17 April, 2018

'A game of snakes and ladders': 28% of calls to Women's Aid were about abuse by ex-partners Women's Aid

'A game of snakes and ladders': 28% of calls to Women's Aid were about abuse by ex-partners

Apr 17th 2018, 6:01 AM 21,707 Views No Comments

A Women’s Aid report analysed the figures on the number of women who reported abuse last year.

# womens-aid - Saturday 3 March, 2018

Change to PRSI arrangements could leave women in danger of abusive partners Domestic Violence

Change to PRSI arrangements could leave women in danger of abusive partners

Mar 3rd 2018, 6:30 AM 33,505 Views 21 Comments

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.

# womens-aid - Thursday 21 December, 2017

Dangerous time for domestic violence: 'I spent Christmas Eve having reconstructive surgery on my face' Women's Aid

Dangerous time for domestic violence: 'I spent Christmas Eve having reconstructive surgery on my face'

Dec 21st 2017, 6:30 AM 17,121 Views 50 Comments

Women’s Aid says many women and children will be living in fear and walking on eggshells over the festive period.

# womens-aid - Friday 24 November, 2017

Shorter manslaughter sentences given to men if the women they killed were their partners Women

Shorter manslaughter sentences given to men if the women they killed were their partners

Nov 24th 2017, 6:00 AM 53,653 Views 101 Comments

Women’s Aid is calling for tougher punishments for abusers.

# womens-aid - Tuesday 23 May, 2017

Opinion: 'A father’s right to access should not outweigh a child’s right to safety' Domestic Violence

Opinion: 'A father’s right to access should not outweigh a child’s right to safety'

May 23rd 2017, 6:20 AM 5,427 Views 129 Comments

Child protection and safety should be prioritised in all custody and access proceedings, writes Margaret Martin.

# womens-aid - Wednesday 17 May, 2017

Around 57 people are ringing Ireland's main domestic violence helpline every day Abuse

Around 57 people are ringing Ireland's main domestic violence helpline every day

May 17th 2017, 8:17 AM 9,147 Views 78 Comments

Almost 4,000 calls were made to the charity reporting child abuse.

# womens-aid - Saturday 3 December, 2016

'Her strength will live on': Mother and sister of Clodagh Hawe start Women's Aid fundraising page BallyjamesDuff

'Her strength will live on': Mother and sister of Clodagh Hawe start Women's Aid fundraising page

Dec 3rd 2016, 2:59 PM 22,593 Views 20 Comments

Clodagh died with her children Liam, 14, Niall 11, and six-year-old Ryan, on 29 August by murder-suicide in their Cavan home.

# womens-aid - Friday 25 November, 2016

Femicide has claimed the lives of over 200 women since 1996, says report Domestic Violence

Femicide has claimed the lives of over 200 women since 1996, says report

Nov 25th 2016, 7:22 AM 16,298 Views 161 Comments

Sixteen children have also died violent deaths in the twenty-year period.

# womens-aid - Wednesday 16 November, 2016

New campaign asks: 'If you witnessed domestic violence, what would you do?' Bystanders

New campaign asks: 'If you witnessed domestic violence, what would you do?'

Nov 16th 2016, 3:19 PM 17,411 Views 33 Comments

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.

# womens-aid - Thursday 13 October, 2016

Blocking, unfriending and privacy - new guide launched to help women protect themselves on Facebook Safety Guide

Blocking, unfriending and privacy - new guide launched to help women protect themselves on Facebook

Oct 13th 2016, 9:00 PM 9,721 Views 11 Comments

The guide was launched by Women’s Aid and Facebook.

# womens-aid - Monday 5 September, 2016

'Think of all those voices desperate for help': Women's Aid helpline receives 41 calls a day Domestic Violence

'Think of all those voices desperate for help': Women's Aid helpline receives 41 calls a day

Sep 5th 2016, 9:52 AM 8,052 Views 47 Comments

The service is now 24/7, due to increased demand.

# womens-aid - Saturday 27 August, 2016

Victim-blaming culture makes it more difficult for women to get help Column

Victim-blaming culture makes it more difficult for women to get help

Aug 27th 2016, 7:00 PM 2,821 Views 108 Comments

With recent high profile domestic violence cases, Margaret Martin of Women’s Aid reflects on society’s tendency to judge, shame and distrust victims.

# womens-aid - Thursday 23 June, 2016

Why isn't 'revenge porn' illegal in Ireland? Harassment

Why isn't 'revenge porn' illegal in Ireland?

Jun 23rd 2016, 7:20 AM 16,277 Views 28 Comments

Recent cases have highlighted the gaps in the law around cyber harassment.

# womens-aid - Wednesday 15 June, 2016

Taoiseach says men who beat women are not 'macho' and should be ashamed Women's Aid

Taoiseach says men who beat women are not 'macho' and should be ashamed

Jun 15th 2016, 12:52 PM 12,613 Views 77 Comments

Women’s Aid received 22,341 reports of domestic abuse against women and children in 2015.

# womens-aid - Wednesday 10 February, 2016

'My partner was lovely at first, but things changed after we moved in together' Opinion

'My partner was lovely at first, but things changed after we moved in together'

Feb 10th 2016, 9:45 PM 5,271 Views 120 Comments

At the beginning he was nice, making sure I got home safely and on time for curfew, but things changed, writes an anonymous contributor.

# womens-aid - Tuesday 6 October, 2015

He locked the door, pointed the knife at me and said 'You’re not going anywhere' Women's Aid

He locked the door, pointed the knife at me and said 'You’re not going anywhere'

Oct 6th 2015, 2:01 PM 26,083 Views 36 Comments

Women’s Aid will field calls 24 hours a day from 2016 onwards.

# womens-aid - Friday 24 July, 2015

Getting a barring order against a violent partner is about to get easier Domestic Violence

Getting a barring order against a violent partner is about to get easier

Jul 24th 2015, 10:27 PM 13,714 Views 49 Comments

An emergency order can last for eight days and a barring order for up to three years.

# womens-aid - Thursday 18 June, 2015

"Women were cut with knives, stabbed, spat on, punched, slapped, kicked, held down and choked." Domestic Abuse

"Women were cut with knives, stabbed, spat on, punched, slapped, kicked, held down and choked."

Jun 18th 2015, 9:14 AM 20,059 Views 102 Comments

There were 16,464 disclosures of domestic abuse in Ireland last year – over 45 a day.

# womens-aid - Thursday 20 November, 2014

There's a pretty moving display outside Leinster House today. Here's what it's about... Shoes This post contains images

There's a pretty moving display outside Leinster House today. Here's what it's about...

Nov 20th 2014, 1:16 PM 13,274 Views 50 Comments

Campaigners from Women’s Aid have put dozens of shoes on display outside the Dáil today.

78 women murdered in Ireland by their partners since 1996 Minute's Silence

78 women murdered in Ireland by their partners since 1996

Nov 20th 2014, 8:05 AM 9,037 Views 63 Comments

Women’s Aid is holding a minute’s silence for the women, and children, today.

# womens-aid - Wednesday 24 September, 2014

Opinion: Domestic violence victims who are disabled face multiple obstacles to help Abusive Relationship

Opinion: Domestic violence victims who are disabled face multiple obstacles to help

Sep 24th 2014, 1:00 PM 350 Views 20 Comments

Often when we talk of services for women affected by domestic violence, we talk in terms of able-bodied, English speaking women – but that’s not the full picture.

# womens-aid - Sunday 31 August, 2014

Sign language videos target deaf women at risk of domestic violence Women's Aid

Sign language videos target deaf women at risk of domestic violence

Aug 31st 2014, 10:30 AM 5,517 Views 2 Comments

Women’s Aid said it can be more difficult for deaf women to seek support.

# womens-aid - Friday 9 May, 2014

Partners or exes responsible for one quarter of sex attacks on women Rape

Partners or exes responsible for one quarter of sex attacks on women

May 9th 2014, 8:29 AM 9,363 Views 32 Comments

Despite the prevalence of these attacks, there has been just one marital rape conviction in nearly a quarter of a century.

# womens-aid - Monday 7 April, 2014

Increase in domestic abuse applications in courts 'only the tip of iceberg' Protection

Increase in domestic abuse applications in courts 'only the tip of iceberg'

Apr 7th 2014, 10:47 AM 7,872 Views 34 Comments

There was a 20 per cent increase in applications for safety and protection orders but one group said women in dating relationships who are abused do not qualify for these protections.

# womens-aid - Wednesday 19 February, 2014

These stories of domestic abuse are prompting calls for a change in law Oireachtas

These stories of domestic abuse are prompting calls for a change in law

Feb 19th 2014, 8:00 AM 9,021 Views 24 Comments

Women’s Aid and several other organisations will come before an Oireachtas committee to discuss potential changes.

# womens-aid - Friday 24 January, 2014

Women's Aid accepts donation from man who beat up girlfriend Domestic Violence

Women's Aid accepts donation from man who beat up girlfriend

Jan 24th 2014, 3:30 PM 16,198 Views 67 Comments

Women’s Aid say the €5,000 will be used to cover legal fees for women who are unable to pay themselves.

# womens-aid - Thursday 19 December, 2013

Christmas time 'can trigger more abuse' for victims of domestic violence Helpline

Christmas time 'can trigger more abuse' for victims of domestic violence

Dec 19th 2013, 8:54 AM 6,158 Views 59 Comments

Women’s Aid is appealing for donations to help it continue to offer its helpline services.

# womens-aid - Saturday 29 June, 2013

New committee report will ‘lift the lid’ on domestic abuse Domestic Violence

New committee report will ‘lift the lid’ on domestic abuse

Jun 29th 2013, 7:15 AM 3,230 Views 17 Comments

Vice Chairperson of the committee, Anne Ferris, has urged victims to get in touch to share their experiences and tell them how the system can be improved.

# womens-aid - Saturday 22 June, 2013

Column: No behaviour that degrades women can be dismissed as ‘just a domestic’ Opinion

Column: No behaviour that degrades women can be dismissed as ‘just a domestic’

Jun 22nd 2013, 7:00 PM 79 Views 118 Comments

Putting the abuser back in the picture is what we should strive towards, says Margaret Martin, who says society focuses attention and responsibility on the victims of domestic violence rather than the perpetrators.

# womens-aid - Wednesday 12 June, 2013

The 9 at 9: Wednesday 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Wednesday

Jun 12th 2013, 8:43 AM 10,101 Views 5 Comments

Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day…

Over 3,000 disclosures of child abuse to Women's Aid last year, up 55 per cent Abuse

Over 3,000 disclosures of child abuse to Women's Aid last year, up 55 per cent

Jun 12th 2013, 7:28 AM 3,147 Views 19 Comments

Women’s Aid has said that the more severe the domestic violence against a mother, the more likely as child is to be abused in the home.

# womens-aid - Sunday 14 April, 2013

Raped, beaten, stalked: One woman’s struggle with ongoing domestic abuse Read Me

Raped, beaten, stalked: One woman’s struggle with ongoing domestic abuse

Apr 14th 2013, 12:00 PM 226 Views 49 Comments

Despite barring orders, woman says she has been tortured by her ex-partner for almost a decade.

# womens-aid - Monday 25 February, 2013

Young Irish women 'vulnerable to stalking and online abuse' Dating Dangers

Young Irish women 'vulnerable to stalking and online abuse'

Feb 25th 2013, 8:33 AM 4,603 Views 19 Comments

Women’s Aid asking Government to extend Domestic Violence Act to cover younger women who are not cohabiting but are subject to abuse.

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