Last year, the charity received over 32 thousand contacts - the highest number in its 50 year history.
One in three women are physically, psychologically or sexually abused by their partner - according to Women's Aid.
Last year, the charity received over 32 thousand contacts - the highest number in its 50 year history.
Physical abuse increased by 22 per cent, sexual abuse is up by 30 per cent, while emotional and economic abuse are up 15 and 5 per cent, respectively.
Eavan Ward, Head of Regional Services at Women’s Aid, says over two fifths of women found the Garda response unhelpful when they sought support

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