By Síofra Finn The Domestic Violence Act 2018 commenced at the beginning of this year, and is a very important piece of legislation in Irish law. It provides protections for couples in a dating relationship, affords the same protections to same sex couples as to heterosexual couples, and includes the voice of the child. Safety and Protection Orders: A safety order … [Read more...] about New Domestic Violence Act protects couples that are not living together and those in same sex relationships
Domestic Violence
COPE Domestic Violence Services wants to change the conversation around domestic violence
New manager of COPE Galway Domestic Violence Refuge & Outreach Service Carol Baumann told SIN how the service wants to raise awareness about how asking women why they don’t leave abusive relationships is harmful for survivors. “Let’s stop blaming the woman and expecting her to find solutions when she is living under stress and tyranny,” Baumann said in a recent statement … [Read more...] about COPE Domestic Violence Services wants to change the conversation around domestic violence