# Domestic Abuse

467 women and 229 children received domestic abuse support in just one day last year

SAFE Ireland says that women and children are made homeless by domestic abuse.

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Jun 10th 2014, 10:32 AM

One in eight women suffers domestic abuse during pregnancy

Many women begin suffering during pregnancy.

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Jun 9th 2014, 6:45 AM

# take care

Mothers more likely to suffer depression four years after childbirth

Though little research has been done in Ireland on postpartum depression past the 12 month mark, one expert said increased resourcing for public health nurses is key to tackling the problem.

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May 21st 2014, 6:45 AM

Aaron McKenna: Domestic violence is just that – violence. Why not treat it that way?

In Ireland, as with most social issues, we treat the matter of domestic violence as a pariah topic that occasionally gets an airing. It’s just not good enough.

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May 17th 2014, 8:00 AM

# Violence

Tom Meagher: To say the words 'my wife is missing' really just guts you

Jill Meagher’s husband says he will always hate his wife’s killer, Adrian Bayley.

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Apr 26th 2014, 1:09 PM

Two councils fund women's refuge to stop it closing

Dundalk Women’s Aid has received €30,000 to remove the immediate threat of closure.

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Apr 16th 2014, 1:59 PM

# protection

Increase in domestic abuse applications in courts 'only the tip of iceberg'

There was a 20 per cent increase in applications for safety and protection orders but one group said women in dating relationships who are abused do not qualify for these protections.

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Apr 7th 2014, 10:47 AM

'My father was a thug and a bully': Applause for Senator after domestic abuse speech

The Fine Gael Senator received a round of applause from colleagues after an emotional contribution to the committee hearing this evening.

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Feb 19th 2014, 6:51 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning, here’s everything you need to know to launch yourself into Wednesday.

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Feb 19th 2014, 8:40 AM

# Oireachtas

These stories of domestic abuse are prompting calls for a change in law

Women’s Aid and several other organisations will come before an Oireachtas committee to discuss potential changes.

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Feb 19th 2014, 8:00 AM

Column: Behind the veil – a new era has begun for family courts

The easing of the in camera rule in Irish family courts will see many social issues come to light – many of which may have been hidden behind from the public for generations, writes Katherine Irwin.

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Jan 15th 2014, 1:00 PM

# Kentucky

US police help woman who took selfie of domestic abuse

The woman in Kentucky posted a picture of her beaten up face after her husband allegedly attacked her.

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Jan 3rd 2014, 7:30 PM

Abused husband was 'knocked out' and had knife 'lunged' at him

One man told TheJournal.ie of years of abuse and of how he will be forced to spend this Christmas away from his youngest daughter.

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Dec 25th 2013, 5:00 PM

Column: Domestic abuse in same-sex relationships isn't talked about – but it's real

When my girlfriend became abusive I didn’t know what to do. I felt scared and alone – but I also felt that I had to be a representative for other gay people, and that admitting to what was happening would let others down.

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Dec 9th 2013, 7:30 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should a domestic violence clause be added to immigration law?

The Immigrant Council of Ireland has said our laws are keeping people trapped in violence relationships. Should domestic violence be formally recognised in the legislation?

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Aug 25th 2013, 10:18 AM

Domestic violence victims ‘trapped’ by immigration laws

Victims are often afraid to report abuse because they fear it will impact on their immigration status.

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Aug 9th 2013, 6:30 AM

New committee report will ‘lift the lid’ on domestic abuse

Vice Chairperson of the committee, Anne Ferris, has urged victims to get in touch to share their experiences and tell them how the system can be improved.

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Jun 29th 2013, 7:15 AM

Column: No behaviour that degrades women can be dismissed as ‘just a domestic’

Putting the abuser back in the picture is what we should strive towards, says Margaret Martin, who says society focuses attention and responsibility on the victims of domestic violence rather than the perpetrators.

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Jun 22nd 2013, 7:00 PM

Cuts to domestic violence services are "hacking away at life-lines"

Demand for refuge spaces in Dublin is four times what one domestic abuse service can provide.

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Jun 22nd 2013, 8:15 AM

22 pregnant women looked for safety from violence - on one day

21 women were turned away from domestic abuse refuges last year as there wasn’t enough space.

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Jun 20th 2013, 10:00 PM

Over 3,000 domestic abuse victims helped by support commission last year

The Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime helped more than 15,000 people last year.

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Jun 14th 2013, 5:25 PM

Raped, beaten, stalked: One woman’s struggle with ongoing domestic abuse

Despite barring orders, woman says she has been tortured by her ex-partner for almost a decade.

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Apr 14th 2013, 12:00 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you begin your day.

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Mar 2nd 2013, 8:59 AM

Irish Presidency secures EU agreement on domestic violence protection order

The agreement will ensure that a civil protection order, such as a barring order for domestic violence, can still be enforced if the victim travels or moves country.

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Feb 20th 2013, 7:56 AM

# Marriage

Increased demand for marriage counselling as financial difficulties rise

Levels of stress and anxiety remained high among couples using ACCORD’s counselling service last year.

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Feb 12th 2013, 12:49 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Every morning, TheJournal.ie brings you the nine things you need to know as you kick off your day… now with added Steve the Christmas Cat.

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Dec 25th 2012, 8:44 AM

Charity warns male victims of domestic abuse are vulnerable at Christmas

Amen has said fathers who have separated from their abusers are often denied access to their children over the holidays.

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Dec 25th 2012, 8:15 AM

Women's Aid warns Christmas stress can trigger domestic abuse

The organisation said there is in increase during the holidays in direct abuse against children.

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Dec 19th 2012, 3:09 PM

# Violence

Feature: Hell hath no fury like a man scorned

Journalist Colm Ó Broin investigates the statistics of murder of Irish women by those closest to them – and the patterns of abuse that can lead to such tragedy.

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Dec 15th 2012, 8:30 AM

Women's Aid calls for review of laws around domestic abuse

The group is calling for a 24/7 on call system for emergency barring orders and for protection from cuts in the upcoming budget.

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Nov 22nd 2012, 10:44 AM

Domestic violence group encourage victims to come forward after judge's comments

Women’s Aid underlines the importance of victims being able to seek help, after a judge vents his frustration at victims withdrawing their sworn testimony.

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Jul 19th 2012, 5:05 PM

# shackled

Man charged with keeping wife captive for ten years

The woman had burns on her body from irons and frying pans and scars on her wrists and ankles from being frequently shackled.

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Jul 12th 2012, 3:39 PM

Column: Abused men often don’t tell anyone. Here’s why.

Men can be victims of domestic violence too – but society seems to want this problem to just go away, writes Niamh Farrell.

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Feb 26th 2012, 6:00 PM

Column: Verbal abuse in the home can be as damaging as fists

Psychological torture can be as destructive as violence – and it’s much easier to conceal, writes Paula McGovern.

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Feb 17th 2012, 7:30 AM

# sexual violence

Nine out of ten sexual assault survivors know their attacker: report

The Rape Crisis Network says that just 6 per cent of all sexual abuse and rape cases last year were perpetrated by a stranger.

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Nov 20th 2011, 2:46 PM

Domestic violence services at 'tipping point'

The number of domestic abuse cases against women rose last year, but Safe Ireland says that over a third more women were unable to access emergency accommodation.

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Sep 28th 2011, 8:37 AM

Column: ‘Sometimes he is all right. Sometimes he is nice to me’

The true story of a victim of domestic violence, by Ian Poulton.

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Sep 1st 2011, 7:50 AM

# Stalking

Technology increasingly used by abusive partners to monitor women

Young women are increasingly being monitored by controlling and abusive partners through text messages or social networking sites like Facebook, according to a leading women’s charity.

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Jun 15th 2011, 12:56 PM