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Sunday 25 October 2020
The charity said that the number of calls it responded to rose significantly during the first lockdown.
Niamh Ní Dhomhnaill has said there is still a lot of stigma when it comes to speaking publicly about domestic and sexual abuse.
Women reported being beaten, strangled, burned and raped, and there was a spike in calls during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Johnny Depp has strongly denied allegations of domestic violence against Amber Heard.
Doctors have been urged to “be vigilant in terms of identifying and supporting victims of domestic abuse”.
Heard will today face questioning over 14 allegations of domestic violence – all denied by Depp.
The investigation arose following complaints regarding multiple incidents which took place between 1985 and 2019.
People experiencing domestic abuse are being urged to contact gardaí.
There has been a 25% increase in the number of domestic abuse incidents recorded by gardaí over the same period in 2019.
There was also a spike in the number of visits to the charity’s website.
Our reader has survived an abusive relationship and has advice for anyone else trapped in one.
The second part of Noteworthy’s investigation into domestic abuse finds vulnerable children are losing out on supports and escape during the pandemic.
The first part of Noteworthy’s in-depth investigation into domestic abuse finds that services are dangerously underfunded during the coronavirus crisis.
The adverts depict the reality for victims of domestic abuse when their home is no longer a safe place.
Jessica Bowes said many victims are “treading on eggshells” during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Gardaí have stressed that support for victims of domestic abuse victims will not stop because of the pandemic.
Women’s Aid has reported a ‘heightened state of alert’ due to the current health emergency.
The Women’s Aid 24-hour national freephone helpline is available on 1800 341 900.
Coercive control occurs when a current or ex-partner knowingly and persistently engaged in behaviour that is controlling or intimidating.
Under UK law, a member of the public can ask police to tell them if their partner may pose a risk to them.
The Mend programme is 32 weeks long and mainly involves group sessions with other men.
The Gender Matters in Ireland 2019 report said there has been a continuation of so-called lad culture.
Domestic abuse can be physical, emotional or financial.
‘I just accepted that this was how it was going to end,’ she said after she was told she was going to die.
The charity is calling for greater protections within the law system for children in particular.
Every year Aoibhneas has to turn away 400 families seeking refuge.
Most women who experience severe abuse in intimate relationships first do so when they are under 25.
The UN’s international day for the elimination of violence against women starts today.
There’s some confusion around where LGBT people in domestic abuse situations can turn to for help – here’s some clarification.
Alex Skeel was left “10 days from death” following attacks from his partner Jordan.
A Women’s Aid report analysed the figures on the number of women who reported abuse last year.
Domestic violence conjures up images of bruises, broken limbs, the woman who walked into the door. But it rarely starts that way; it starts like so many other relationships – romantic, sweet, promising, writes Dr Carol Baumann.
Porter resigned last week over domestic abuse allegations.
The White House has said Rob Porter denied the allegations.
Emma Murphy said the gardaí involved in her case were “amazing” and she “can’t thank them enough”.
Men’s domestic abuse charity Amen has released it’s annual report.
“There are women alive today that would otherwise have died as a result of domestic violence.”
A major study found 31% of Irish women have experienced some form of psychological violence by a partner.
“I will never forget seeing my beautiful mother lying on the floor. It will haunt me forever.”
The woman’s case has been highlighted by Flac today as it calls for this fee to be waived for victims of domestic abuse.
WE’RE LESS THAN a week out from the scariest night of the year.
Halloween will look somewhat different this year but there’s nothing stopping us breaking out the box of decorations, throwing on a witch’s hat and doing up the outside of the house.
Cobwebs, ghouls and goblins, a scary pumpkin, there’s plenty of inspiration around at the moment as more and more people gear up for the 31st.
This morning, we want to know: Have you decorated your house for Halloween?
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Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Richard Nairns details some of what he discovered when he moved to Ned’s Wood in Co Wicklow.
Some sun, a shower in spots in the p.m.
Max: 11 °C
Min: 7 °C
Winds subsiding with a couple of showers
Max: 12 °C
Min: 5 °C
Clouds breaking, rain ending; breezy
Max: 11 °C
Min: 6 °C
