"We help women plan their escapes as well as offering counselling, legal advice and emergency supplies. The organisation also campaigns to get domestic violence recognised as a crime in Ireland. We're fighting to get it legalised and to get gardai trained in dealing with domestic violence. In 2017, Women's Aid responded to 18,197 calls to their helpline and recorded 19,385 disclosures of domestic violence against women and children. On October 13, 'Stop Domestic Violence in Ireland' is holding an event on North Circular Road in aid of Dress for Success.

Source: Irish Independent September 08, 2018 18:45 UTC