Hairdressers across Ireland have taken part in anti-domestic violence training to help identify signs and speak to their clients. She said she had seen the signs of domestic abuse in clients, such as clumps of missing hair or a partner patrolling outside the salon. “I know what it’s like to be in that position, and we all know domestic violence has seriously increased during the lockdowns. The domestic violence education programme equips stylists with the knowledge and resources to recognise the signs of domestic violence, successfully navigate conversations with clients who may be in danger, and pass along tools that can help them get to safety. The training was first developed by Susanne Post, a Nashville-based salon owner and survivor of domestic violence.

Source: Irish Independent July 12, 2021 01:30 UTC