A Roscommon frontline service for victims of domestic violence and abuse saw a 13 percent increase in new clients last year. Roscommon Safe Link is a non-profit charitable organisation that offers information, support and counselling to women and men suffering abuse. The service's 2024 annual report has shown a 13 percent increase in new clients, a 5 percent increase in continuing clients and 17 percent increase in the number of outreach clinics conducted.
According to the report over 9,300 clients made contact through calls, texts, and emails, while the service also delivered 69 court accompaniments and 558 advocacy supports. Project Manager Anne Carey paid tribute to those who came forward over the last year and urged the public to help spread awareness of the role of the organisation. She believes the increase in new clients is down to more people being willing to seek support:
