Clare Haven is calling on employers to provide dedicated supports for workers returning from domestic violence leave. From today, the Work-Life Balance act will allow victims of domestic abuse to take five days of paid leave in a twelve month period. Between 2019 and 2021 alone in Clare, Gardaí were called to a total of […]
Clare Haven insists greater awareness of the signs and dangers of coercive control can go a long away in combatting domestic abuse. It comes as the local charity has launched its schedule of events ahead of the annual sixteen days of action on violence against women. For many, the latter weeks of November bring an […]
Clare Haven is calling on the government to urgently prioritise the provision of wrap around services to support victims of domestic violence. It follows the introduction of new legislation this week which will see heavier sentences inflicted on perpetrators of major offences. As part of new laws introduced by Justice Minister Helen McEntee this week, […]
On Friday’s Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by businesswoman and Dragons’ Den Star Norah Casey, a victim of domestic abuse. Norah shared her story and highlighted the important work of Clare Haven Services. If you have been affected by this interview you can contact Clare Haven’s confidential 24 hour helpline on (065) 682 2435 […]
Clare Haven says clarification is needed on some aspects of the newly-introduced domestic violence leave. It comes as Ireland has become one of the first countries in Europe to bring in paid leave for victims of domestic abuse. The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has announced that employees experiencing domestic violence can […]