Domestic abuse

EDITORIAL

Coronavirus restrictions: ‘My home isn’t a safe space for me. I’m struggling’

It's the most basic virus-fighting directive: stay at home. But what if that space isn't safe? Amanda Cassidy…

By Amanda Cassidy

EDITORIAL

Gardaí reassure victims of domestic abuse amid the Covid-19 outbreak

Domestic abuse resources have called to attention the risks that self-isolation measures pose to those suffering with domestic…

By Erin Lindsay

domestic violence Covid-19

EDITORIAL

Calls for domestic abuse victims not to be ‘abandoned and ignored’ during Covid-19 outbreak

People affected by domestic abuse who have to stay at home during Covid-19 may be in danger of…

By Erin Lindsay

EDITORIAL

New survey finds 88% of women have been harassed while using dating apps

2,321 women worldwide were surveyed about their use of dating apps A new survey carried out on women…

By Erin Lindsay

Fair City

EDITORIAL

There was a strong reaction to Fair City’s depiction of domestic violence last night

Last night's special episode of 'Fair City' saw couple Christiano and Will go to couple's therapy Social media…

By Erin Lindsay

financial abuse

EDITORIAL

This new campaign is highlighting how financial abuse affects women in Ireland

How would you feel if you had restricted access to your money? If you couldn't get it without…

By Erin Lindsay

Domestic Abuse

EDITORIAL

Definition of domestic abuse to change under new legislation in Ireland and UK

Earlier in January, it was announced that an offence of psychological or emotional abuse is to be introduced as…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

Amber Heard powerfully speaks out the Institutions that ‘protect men accused of abuse’

Amber Heard is public figure who, since it emerged she was a victim of alleged domestic abuse by…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

Hit Me Up: I am worried my friend’s boyfriend is being violent with her

Our resident agony aunt Rhona McAuliffe offers advice to a reader who is worried about her friend.  Dear…

By Rhona Mcauliffe