Kilrea company supports domestic violence charity
Donaghy Bros have donated welcome packs to MAPNI.
Dermot Donaghy, Director of Donaghy Bros, delivering the starter pack kits to MAPNI s Clare Corkey.
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A County Derry electrical appliance retailer has teamed up with a domestic abuse charity who help male victims find alternative accommodation.
Donaghy Bros launched their charity partnership with the Men s Advisory Project (MAPNI) last week by donating thousands of pounds of goods as starter packs for male victims of domestic violence.
The starter packs include a kettle, frying pan and microwave and are designed to offer practical help to the victims as they settle into new accommodation.
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THE PSNI has released figures today (February 24) on domestic abuse incidents over the Christmas period, which saw an increase in reports on Christmas Day from the previous year. The figures were compiled following a PSNI campaign entitled ‘Speak Out’, which ran from December 9 to January 17, that was held to encourage the reporting of domestic abuse incidents and make victims aware they could come forward to report abuse to police, and be sure they would be treated with respect and dignity. Detective Superintendent Eamonn Corrigan, PSNI’s Public Protection Branch, said: “Domestic abuse in all its forms is a terrifying crime that can affect anyone.