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Aoibhneas Supported 1,100 Women & Children Experiencing Domestic Abuse In 2020.

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It is launching its new 24-hour helpline today: 01 8670701

More than 1,100 women and children were supported by a Dublin based domestic abuse support service last year.

Aoibhneas provided 281 women and children with crisis accommodation in 2020, with a fifth of clients presenting to refuges with physical injuries.

The organisation is today launching it's new 24-hour helpline - which is now a freephone number.

CEO Emma Reidy says they saw a ten per cent increase in access to its helpline last year

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