An Offaly support service is also extending its supports in response to the pandemic.
An advertising campaign encouraging victims of domestic violence to come forward is being launched today.
Court is still able to sit throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and can hand out barring orders on those who carry out the acts.
The adverts, which will depict life in a house where domestic abuse takes place, are a joint initiative between 12 organisations, including two Government departments.
Justice Minister and Laois-Offaly TD, Charlie Flanagan says it is more important than ever that services are available to those who need it:
Minister Flanagan says, with the courts still sitting, barring orders can still be handed out to those who domestically abuse:
Here's some snippets from the ads:
Anne Clarke, Development Manager at Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service, says they've also extended their supports in light of the covid-19 crisis:
You can contact the ODVSS via call or text on 057 9351886 or 0860419154.
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