News - domestic violence
People urged to contact DVAS service in Leitrim if worried about relatives or friends
The ending of Covid restrictions is likely to lead to a much greater demand for from Domestic Violence Services across the country
Feb 8, 2022 18:02Sligo-Leitrim Garda Chief says 'onus on everyone' to tackle domestic violence
It takes on average 30 incidents to occur before someone comes forward with a report to Gardai.
Feb 7, 2022 13:0215% rise in calls to Athlone domestic violence refuge
The centre also runs a 24 hour helpline.
Jan 31, 2022 13:01Paid leave for domestic violence victims should be a priority - Local TD
It will come before an Oireachtas meeting later this week.
Jan 26, 2022 13:01Gardai respond to more than 48,000 domestic abuse incidents in 2021
Gardai also reported 4-thousand-250 breaches of Domestic Violence Act Orders last year - up 6 percent on 2020.
Jan 24, 2022 10:01Major rise in people accessing Roscommon domestic violence services in recent months
It can be a tough time of year for many people, but there is help out there.
Dec 22, 2021 13:12Extra funding to be made available for domestic violence support groups
The extra funding comes to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Nov 25, 2021 12:11Local domestic violence groups welcome means test removal
The review was carried out by Minister Heather Humphreys.
Nov 11, 2021 16:11Close to 25,000 domestic abuse incidents reported so far this year
Domestic Violence supports are extremely concerned at the level of reported abuse over the course of the pandemic
Sep 21, 2021 07:09Longford domestic violence specialist urging people in distress to get help
Support services are saying “crimes of passion” do not exist and says intoxication or jealousy are not excuses for violence.
Aug 6, 2021 13:08Shannonside Newsletter
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