Women's Aid have been working for over 30 years on the issue of domestic violence. We're here for women and children who need to get away from danger and abuse. We're here for those who need emergency help, and on-going support and advice. We're here to help them survive and go on to build safe and positive futures.

How Women's Aid Help Women and Children

• We respond to more than 12,000 calls annually

• We operate a Freephone National Helpline, 12 hours a day, 7 days a week

• We support women on a one-to-one basis, giving them information and support on financial, legal, housing and social welfare matters

• We support women through the court system

• We facilitate access to crisis and long-term accommodation for women and children who have been abused

• We train statutory and voluntary agencies such as the Gardai, medical and health professionals, Accident & Emergency unit staff, legal professionals and community workers on how to recognise and respond to women experiencing domestic violence

• We deliver creative personal development programmes for women and children who have been abused

• We assist groups all over the country to set up services in response to domestic violence through Community Projects.

• Women's Aid influence policy and lobby for improved legislation

• We provide quality research and other publications and vital information to the media and public

We have been working for over 30 years on the issue of domestic violence. Less than half of our work is government funded. In order to continue all of this vital work we need you support. Click here to find out YOU can help.

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