The launch of Go Purple Day with Garda Stacey Looby to the right of Justice MInister Helen McEntee. National launch of 'Go Purple Day'Justice Minister Helen McEntee recently launched 'Go Purple Day', an initiative first started in by Athlone-based Garda Stacey Looby to raise awareness of domestic violence. This year Go Purple Day takes place on April 29 and has gathered momentum to become a nationwide event where people are encouraged to wear purple to increase awareness of domestic abuse and the support services available. "We are encouraging people to wear purple or be creative with the colour purple while sharing the contact numbers for domestic violence services. Minister McEntee said she was delighted to support 'Go Purple Day' again o raise awareness of domestic violence and the services that are here to help and support victims.

Source: Irish Independent April 11, 2022 04:19 UTC