According to The Journal, a new project delivered in partnership between domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid and four Irish maternity hospitals provided support to 379 pregnant victims of domestic abuse over the past three-and-a-half years. The initiative was implemented at the Rotunda, National Maternity Hospital, Coombe Hospital, and Cork University Maternity Hospital. It aimed to … Read more
Gardai have received 49,250 reports of domestic violence so far in 2022, up 9% from the same period last year. Shocking statistics also reveal that since 2020, there have been a total of 481 incidents of coercive control have been recorded. An Garda Siochana claimed that despite this, officers are now better equipped to handle … Read more
Incidents of domestic abuse have increased in Ireland significantly over the past year, a new report published by gardai shows. According to the report, there were 48,400 incidents reported in 2021, which is 10% up from 2020. Gardai said there were also 8,600 charges for crimes involving an element of domestic abuse in 2021, up … Read more