Across the country, at least 2,018 women and 550 children received support from a domestic violence service each month from September to December 2020, according to a new report called Tracking the Shadow Pandemic – Lockdown 2.
November was the busiest month of the four-month period.
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In Clare Haven 10 women and 17 children were given refuge, safety and security in November. A further 72 helpline calls were received to the service in that month alone.
Of the 13 children in refuge for December, 3 children woke up on Christmas morning in the care of the refuge due to domestic abuse in their home.
On Monday’s Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke to Dr. Siobhán O’Connor, Manager of Services at Clare Haven.
