# Domestic Abuse

All time

"I feel constantly suffocated": The domestic violence epidemic raging behind closed doors of Covid-19

The first part of Noteworthy’s in-depth investigation into domestic abuse finds that services are dangerously underfunded during the coronavirus crisis.

64.6k

Apr 20th 2020, 6:35 AM

# Covid-19

New domestic violence ad campaign tells victims support is 'still here' despite the pandemic

The adverts depict the reality for victims of domestic abuse when their home is no longer a safe place.

16.9k

Apr 15th 2020, 7:33 AM

# Jessica Bowes

'They saved my life': Domestic abuse survivor urges neighbours to call gardaí if they hear violence

Jessica Bowes said many victims are “treading on eggshells” during the Covid-19 pandemic.

90.6k

Apr 11th 2020, 11:10 AM

# Operation Faoisimh

TV and radio ads set to be part of new campaign against domestic abuse during Covid-19 crisis

Gardaí have stressed that support for victims of domestic abuse victims will not stop because of the pandemic.

19.7k

Apr 10th 2020, 12:25 PM

# reassurances

Gardaí implement Operation Faoisimh to protect against domestic abuse during Covid-19 crisis

Women’s Aid has reported a ‘heightened state of alert’ due to the current health emergency.

32.0k

Apr 1st 2020, 8:51 AM

# Domestic Violence

'Deep concerns' over safety of women and children affected by domestic violence during Covid-19 crisis

The Women’s Aid 24-hour national freephone helpline is available on 1800 341 900.

68.7k

Mar 19th 2020, 8:32 AM

# Domestic Abuse

State's first conviction for coercive control handed down in Donegal Circuit Court

Coercive control occurs when a current or ex-partner knowingly and persistently engaged in behaviour that is controlling or intimidating.

31.8k

Feb 12th 2020, 8:27 AM

# Domestic Abuse

Flanagan says law to allow gardaí disclose a partner's abusive history 'not considered necessary'

Under UK law, a member of the public can ask police to tell them if their partner may pose a risk to them.

13.1k

Jan 11th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Domestic Abuse

Increase in number of younger men joining programmes set up to help change abusive behaviour

The Mend programme is 32 weeks long and mainly involves group sessions with other men.

16.9k

Jan 5th 2020, 7:00 AM

# gender norms

One-quarter of under-25s believe men should be head of the household

The Gender Matters in Ireland 2019 report said there has been a continuation of so-called lad culture.

23.0k

Nov 25th 2019, 6:30 AM

# Mental Health

A new helpline for male victims of domestic abuse has been launched today

Domestic abuse can be physical, emotional or financial.

174k

May 20th 2019, 1:23 PM

# Dublin

'I just accepted that this was how it was going to end': Victim of domestic abuse recalls horror attack

‘I just accepted that this was how it was going to end,’ she said after she was told she was going to die.

42.0k

Apr 16th 2019, 10:26 PM

# Women's Aid

Thousands of cases of women being beaten, choked, threatened with weapons and smothered in 2018

The charity is calling for greater protections within the law system for children in particular.

13.7k

Apr 10th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Aoibhneas

Domestic abuse service helped 76 women and 100 children in 24 hours

Every year Aoibhneas has to turn away 400 families seeking refuge.

7.8k

Apr 5th 2019, 9:20 AM

# too into you

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

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

24.1k

Feb 14th 2019, 6:20 AM

# Violence Against Women

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

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

9.5k

Nov 25th 2018, 7:30 AM

# Courts

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

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

47.3k

Nov 24th 2018, 9:00 AM

# coersive control

First woman convicted under UK's new domestic violence laws after leaving partner '10 days from death'

Alex Skeel was left “10 days from death” following attacks from his partner Jordan.

73.2k

Apr 18th 2018, 4:03 PM

# Women's Aid

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

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

21.9k

Apr 17th 2018, 6:01 AM

Voices

Opinion: 'When we ask that question – why doesn’t she leave? - we abuse again'

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.

43.5k

Mar 19th 2018, 9:00 AM

# White House

FBI chief contradicts White House timeline on Trump aide Rob Porter's security clearance

Porter resigned last week over domestic abuse allegations.

13.8k

Feb 13th 2018, 9:49 PM

# rob porter

White House staff secretary resigns after two ex-wives allege domestic abuse

The White House has said Rob Porter denied the allegations.

19.5k

Feb 8th 2018, 2:20 PM

# Emma Murphy

Instead of asking 'Why didn't she leave', ask 'Why did he hit her?' - domestic violence survivor

Emma Murphy said the gardaí involved in her case were “amazing” and she “can’t thank them enough”.

27.1k

Dec 9th 2017, 7:57 AM

# Amen

'Men tolerate abuse': Over 5,000 reports of domestic abuse against men made in 2016

Men’s domestic abuse charity Amen has released it’s annual report.

14.3k

Dec 6th 2017, 11:56 AM

# saving lives

A US plan to reduce domestic violence and murder may be rolled out in Clare

“There are women alive today that would otherwise have died as a result of domestic violence.”

19.1k

Dec 2nd 2017, 8:30 PM

# coercive control

TDs urged to pass new domestic violence bill making psychological abuse a crime

A major study found 31% of Irish women have experienced some form of psychological violence by a partner.

10.5k

Nov 30th 2017, 8:30 PM

# Brigid Maguire

Westmeath man given life sentence for murdering mother of his children

“I will never forget seeing my beautiful mother lying on the floor. It will haunt me forever.”

21.6k

Oct 13th 2017, 12:50 PM

# free legal aid

Abusive husband allowed back into home after wife couldn't afford €130 legal aid fee

The woman’s case has been highlighted by Flac today as it calls for this fee to be waived for victims of domestic abuse.

103k

Jul 31st 2017, 6:00 AM

# Vulnerable

Mother and children placed in hotel with 'bloodstained mattresses' after fleeing domestic violence

The woman and her children were left without a stable home for almost two years.

13.0k

Jul 24th 2017, 8:38 AM

# Domestic Violence

Call for gardaí to have expanded powers to issue barring orders

The Law Society of Ireland said new legislation should cover people in relationships who are not cohabiting as well as those under the age of 18 who may be in abusive relationships.

10.3k

Jul 9th 2017, 7:30 AM