Ascend Domestic Abuse Service participate in One Billion Rising Campaign

Ascend Domestic Abuse Service provides support and information to women who have or are experiencing domestic abuse in their intimate relationships across North Tipperary.   This year Ascend will participate in the One Billion Rising Campaign.  This is the biggest mass action to end violence against women in human history.  The campaign, launched on Valentine’s Day […]

Come Dine With Me Evening in Roscrea

Ascend Domestic Abuse Service for Women hosted by NTLP and based out of Roscrea invites you to come dine with us at a  ‘Come Dine with Me’ evening on October 16th 2015 at 6.30pm at the Cosy Kitchen, Roscrea  (behind Bernie’s Supervalu).  This event offers a chance to socialise, enjoy a nice meal and learn […]

“Come Dine With Me” For Ascend Domestic Abuse Service

Ascend Domestic Abuse Service for Women hosted by NTLP and based out of Roscrea invites you to come dine with us at a  ‘Come Dine with Me’ evening on October 16th 2015 at 6.30pm at the Cosy Kitchen, Roscrea  (behind Bernie’s Supervalu).  This event offers a chance to socialise, enjoy a nice meal and learn […]

Women’s experience of seeking legal remedies to domestic violence and abuse in the Irish legal system

Irish Legal System is Failing Women Living with Violence and Abuse – New Research   New research from SAFE Ireland shows that the Irish legal system – at every level – is not working for women and children living with domestic violence and abuse.   The research is called The Lawlessness of the Home; Women’s […]

Nearly 11,500 women and children get support from domestic violence services, including Ascend Domestic Abuse Service in 2013

Nearly 11,500 women and children get support from domestic violence services, including Ascend Domestic Abuse Service in 2013   At least 8,033 women and 3,424 children received support from a domestic violence service in Ireland in 2013, including Ascend Domestic Abuse Service in North Tipperary.   This is according to new statistics released by SAFE […]

Domestic Abuse is NOT a private matter – Ascend Domestic Abuse Service for Women, North Tipperary

Ascend Domestic Abuse Service for Women, North Tipperary offers confidential support services to women who have or are experiencing domestic abuse in their intimate relationships. Services include one to one support, a helpline, court accompaniment, information and outreach. The service is based out of Roscrea and is available throughout North Tipperary including Nenagh and Thurles. […]

Tipperary’s local authorities urged to pledge support for laws targeting the buyers of sex

Forty newly elected Councillors and MEPs must show leadership to combat crime associated with prostitution in local communities, according to Ascend Domestic Abuse Service.   Ascend Domestic Abuse Service, one of the 70 Irish organisations which make up the Turn Off the Red Light Campaign to combat trafficking, exploitation and abuse, is asking Tipperary’s local authorities […]

North Tipperary service joins the Turn Off the Red Light campaign

Two new groups say Turn Off the Red Light Limerick and Tipperary Campaigners bring number of member organisations to 70 Joint Statement by Ascend Domestic Abuse Service, the Red Ribbon Project and the Immigrant Council of Ireland   Campaigners from two Munster based organisations are to join the Turn Off the Red Light coalition of […]

Men not as aware of domestic violence but they’re willing to MAN UP across Tipperary, according to new survey

Irish men are less conscious of the prevalence or consequences of domestic violence than Irish women, according to a new survey on men’s perceptions on violence against women, but they are willing to take actions to prevent abuse.   The survey was released today by Ascend Domestic Abuse Service, as a member of SAFE Ireland, […]