Gardaí have said they have renewed their focus on domestic violence following an 18 percent increase in crisis calls since last year.
The new phase of Operation Faoiseamh will focus on the enforcement of court orders and the prosecution of offenders. Gardaí have also said they will continue to contact victims to offer local and relevant support.
This comes following a sharp increase in the number of calls being made concerning domestic violence. Since last year, there has been an 18 percent increase in assistance calls. There has also been a 14% increase in detections for breaches of court orders. Gardaí launched Operation Faoiseamh on April 1 of this year to provide “enhanced proactive support to victims of domestic abuse.”fear and concern some in our community may have at this time” as the country’s second lockdown commences.“I wish to take this opportunity to re-emphasise our commitment to protect the most vulnerable in society,” he said.
“Operation Faoiseamh has been established to ensure you are safe, if you feel threatened or are in fear please contact us and we will respond quickly and robustly.”know of a family member or friend who is a victim of abuse, to make contact.Entertainment‘This life is different’ – Saoirse Ruane’s mum shares positive updatePeople believe Gypsy Rose Blanchard never should’ve been sent to prison
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