Tipperary Interagency Group Launches Results of Domestic Abuse Service Evaluation – TLC Kidz

Barnardos children’s charity has launched the positive results of an external evaluation of its TLC Kidz Service, a group – based service available to children and mothers who are in recovery from domestic abuse. With ongoing support from Tusla, the programme, hosted by Barnardos, has been delivered on an interagency basis in North Tipperary since […]

Women’s Aid Says The Terrifying Countdown To Christmas Has Begun

Women’s Aid National Helpline is hearing from women that the extra stress of Christmas is triggering more frequent and more severe domestic abuse. Women and children are witnessing and experiencing abuse at home this Christmas. Fundraising appeal underway to support vital domestic abuse services. Women’s Aid announces plans to become a 24 hour, 7 days […]

16 days seminar- December 1st Supporting Vulnerable Adults under new guidelines

Ascend Domestic Abuse Service are asking the men and women of North Tipperary to take action against Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence, call the Gardaí if someone they know is in danger. Community action will make life safer for women and children in our county.   No booking is necessary and the events are free of […]

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. […]

SPEAK UP CAFÉ initiative for individuals affected by domestic abuse and/or sexual violence comes to Nenagh

Domestic abuse and sexual violence is an alarming problem in our country. Services are there to help but are they good enough? The SPEAK UP CAFÉ initiative is being organised to involve individuals who have been affected by domestic abuse and/or sexual violence to come and tell organisations as to how services can be improved.   The SPEAK […]