They've had a 40% increase in the number of first time clients.
Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service is reporting a record number of calls to its helpline this year.
Over 2,000 individual calls have been taken, with a 40% increase in the number of first time clients.
Development manager Anne Clarke says they've had reports of people being threatened with samurai swords and guns during the year.
She also says the number of men using the service is rising:
You can contact the ODVSS via call or text on 057 9351886 or 0860419154.
There can be several triggers that survivors experience on the road to recovery from an abusive relationship. If you need to support contact our domestic violence advocates on 0579351886 or 0860419154. You can also DM us via Twitter, FB or Instagram. #Survivor pic.twitter.com/iBsrZvpjmO
— ODVSS (@odvss) December 16, 2020
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