The Domestic Violence Programme involves ensuring the safety of Traveller women and their children affected by domestic violence. The service and approach to the issues of domestic violence is client led and based on best practice.
Services provided
Individual counselling
Crisis intervention
Linking women with refuges
Support in accessing private rented accommodation
Advocacy
Referring to and linking into appropriate services
Devising safety plans
Court accompaniment
Linking women with the legal system
Training
Group work
Domestic Violence Support Clinic runs every Tuesday at Rathmines Women’s Refuge. This is facilitated by a Social Worker and a Family Support Worker.