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Women’s Aid and several other organisations will come before an Oireachtas committee to discuss potential changes.
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.
The woman in Kentucky posted a picture of her beaten up face after her husband allegedly attacked her.
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.
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.
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?
Victims are often afraid to report abuse because they fear it will impact on their immigration status.
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.
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.
Demand for refuge spaces in Dublin is four times what one domestic abuse service can provide.
21 women were turned away from domestic abuse refuges last year as there wasn’t enough space.
The Commission for the Support of Victims of Crime helped more than 15,000 people last year.
Despite barring orders, woman says she has been tortured by her ex-partner for almost a decade.
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.
Levels of stress and anxiety remained high among couples using ACCORD’s counselling service last year.
Amen has said fathers who have separated from their abusers are often denied access to their children over the holidays.
The organisation said there is in increase during the holidays in direct abuse against children.
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.
The group is calling for a 24/7 on call system for emergency barring orders and for protection from cuts in the upcoming budget.
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.
The woman had burns on her body from irons and frying pans and scars on her wrists and ankles from being frequently shackled.
Men can be victims of domestic violence too – but society seems to want this problem to just go away, writes Niamh Farrell.
Psychological torture can be as destructive as violence – and it’s much easier to conceal, writes Paula McGovern.
The Rape Crisis Network says that just 6 per cent of all sexual abuse and rape cases last year were perpetrated by a stranger.
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.
The true story of a victim of domestic violence, by Ian Poulton.
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.
Women’s Aid asks for legal protection for women who date, but don’t live with, abusive men as part of global ceremonies.
Ask to be a Friend isn’t, apparently, all that friendly.