News - domestic violence
Local domestic violence groups welcome means test removal
The review was carried out by Minister Heather Humphreys.
Nov 11, 2021 16:58
Close 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 07:41
Longford 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 13:44
Inquiry on missed Garda calls must be independent according to local TD
According to the Sinn Fein TD, for any inquiry to be transparent, the Gardaí cannot be involved.
Jul 14, 2021 12:12
Over 3000 calls were made to Free Legal Advice Clinic last year
Free Legal Advice Clinic had over 12,000 calls across all elements of law in 2020.
Jun 29, 2021 13:28
Survivor of violent assault calls for strategy to help make society safer for women
The conversation around the safety of women in society was reignited last week following the disappearance and death of 33 year old Sarah Everard in the UK.
Mar 19, 2021 13:07
Concern after 27 calls made to Longford domestic violence service on a single day this week
The head of one of the Shannonside region's busiest domestic violence services has revealed a surge in people looking to access help this week.
Mar 5, 2021 12:58
Longford mother tells court Gardai saved her life during violent attack by ex-partner
A mother of three has told of how she is lucky to be alive after quick-thinking gardai found her ex-partner strangling her in
Feb 25, 2021 15:18
Calls for urgent development of domestic violence refuge in local counties
Concern has been expressed at a lack of domestic violence refuges in the Shannonside Northern Sound region. A total of nine counties in Ireland have
Nov 23, 2020 13:47Shannonside Newsletter
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