Lifeline Inishowen Domestic Violence Service

Provides community response in Inishowen to support women and children who are experiencing domestic violence; physical, emotional, sexual, financial etc.

[Lifeline Inishowen Domestic Violence Service @LifelineDonegal]

@ellenmcoyne @EOBroin @johnmeaghermuso I am reminded of one of your earlier pieces. Was there an update on this?

https://t.co/vfkb5f2mud

[HSE Ireland @HSELive]

More people are experiencing increased stress during #COVID19.

@HsehealthW Stress Control on-line programme can help & will be broadcast from Mon 11 May for 3 weeks. The programme is free of charge. To join, simply go to https://t.co/atpYluos8q to register.

#StressControlIrl

[Lifeline Inishowen Domestic Violence Service @LifelineDonegal]

#iwasblamed

Victim blaming is common in power based cultures.

...."might makes right" = primary aggressor more powerful + victims are held to be at fault for their own mistreatment.

‘This attitude helps onlookers stay complacent’.

Must be changed

https://t.co/U8d36jLnXH

[Lifeline Inishowen Domestic Violence Service @LifelineDonegal]

#iwasblamed

In a relationship with someone who actively needs to make you the ‘bad guy’?

The best way to understand victim blaming is to realize that two concepts are at play:

1. Projection
2. Judgmentalism

https://t.co/dQPX74vjfs

[Lifeline Inishowen Domestic Violence Service @LifelineDonegal]

“Coercive control, a persistent pattern of controlling, coercive and threatening behaviour including all or some forms of domestic abuse (emotional, physical, financial, sexual) designed to trap women in a relationship and make it impossible or dangerous to leave”

Know the signs

[Lifeline Inishowen Domestic Violence Service @LifelineDonegal]

“The true spike in domestic attacks is likely much higher because many victims are now in lockdown at home in such close proximity with their abusers they have lost the opportunity to reach out for help.”

[The Kavanagh Sisters @kavsisters]

Its more important than ever to believe in yourself. When it feels like fear is getting a foothold on your life and affecting your behaviour in undenyable ways, the only choice you have is to change your thoughts, because that will prevent your emotions negatively impacting you.

[The Journal Investigates @TJ_Investigates]

“With a shift to services being provided over the phone, or via video-conferencing or other apps, it has become more difficult to access a full picture of what a home is like at a given time and how it is - or is not - functioning for a child.”

https://t.co/E8DJh4B9nw

[Lifeline Inishowen Domestic Violence Service @LifelineDonegal]

@kavsisters @DublinRCC @SPACEintl @oneinfourirish @cari_ie @SVCCork @RCNIreland @CoCoAwareness @RASASC_London @CorkAHT @RAINN @dsahelpline @GalwayRCC @shanedadaly @rapecrisisscot @TraffordRC @RccMayo @Galway_RCC @RachelRMoran @PeterMcGuireIE @MariMaxwell17 @NoMoreRapeMyths “Informed, sensitive and professional journalism is a key element in any media strategy for improving the quality of reporting concerning human rights and society” - @IFJGlobal

“Guidance for Media Reporting on Child Abuse & Neglect” [Northern Ireland]: https://t.co/iGnEQTv3LM

[Lifeline Inishowen Domestic Violence Service @LifelineDonegal]

@kavsisters @PeterMcGuireIE That was a great podcast session.

Thank you.

[Lifeline Inishowen Domestic Violence Service @LifelineDonegal]

@kavsisters @DublinRCC @SPACEintl @oneinfourirish @cari_ie @SVCCork @RCNIreland @CoCoAwareness @RASASC_London @CorkAHT @RAINN @dsahelpline @GalwayRCC @shanedadaly @rapecrisisscot @TraffordRC @RccMayo @Galway_RCC @RachelRMoran @PeterMcGuireIE @MariMaxwell17 @NoMoreRapeMyths “Informed, sensitive and professional journalism is a key element in any media strategy for improving the quality of reporting concerning human rights and society” - @IFJGlobal

“Guidance for Media Reporting on Child Abuse & Neglect” [Northern Ireland]: https://t.co/iGnEQTv3LM

[The Kavanagh Sisters @kavsisters]

@LifelineDonegal @DublinRCC @SPACEintl @oneinfourirish @cari_ie @SVCCork @RCNIreland @CoCoAwareness @RASASC_London @CorkAHT @RAINN @dsahelpline @GalwayRCC @shanedadaly @rapecrisisscot @TraffordRC @RccMayo @Galway_RCC @RachelRMoran @PeterMcGuireIE @MariMaxwell17 @NoMoreRapeMyths

[Lifeline Inishowen Domestic Violence Service @LifelineDonegal]

“I feel constantly suffocated": The domestic violence epidemic raging behind closed doors of Covid-19

Thank you Notesworthy for this excellent piece.

[The Journal Investigates @TJ_Investigates]

Thanks to our contributors whose generosity has allowed us to bring you this morning the first of a major two-part investigation into domestic violence during the Covid-19 crisis.
Please read and share:

https://t.co/lA1fJWBElh

[Orla O'Connor @OrlaNWCI]

“The district court is hearing new applications for protection orders, dealing with threats of violence or putting people in fear; and interim barring orders temporarily removing an individual from a home.” ⁦@NWCI⁩ https://t.co/Bev6PKJPJJ

[Lifeline Inishowen Domestic Violence Service @LifelineDonegal]

Child Abuse - Recognise & Report Child Abuse (@tusla)

Social distancing due to COVID-19 makes it harder for authorities to identify child abuse cases.

[Lifeline Inishowen Domestic Violence Service @LifelineDonegal]

https://t.co/4GCM1gJSAG

[Lifeline Inishowen Domestic Violence Service @LifelineDonegal]

Please be there for others during this period.

One phone call to @GardaTraffic can save a life.

[Coercive Control IRE 🇮🇪 @CoerciveCtrl_IE]

1 in 4 women, 1 in 7 men experience domestic abuse in Ireland.
Awareness of the reality behind front doors is vital. If you know a neighbour in trouble pls reach out & put them in touch with the many domestic abuse services that are avail. #LateLateShow #latelate #domesticabuse

[The Late Late Show @RTELateLateShow]

Domestic Abuse survivor Jessica Bowes (@i_am_jessica_b) shares an important message on the impact this pandemic is having on victims of domestic violence & how to help if somebody needs you to reach out.
@Womens_Aid Helpline: 1800 341 900 https://t.co/56WgHOf4xc #LateLate

[Garda Info @gardainfo]

An Garda Síochána is here to help and support anyone who is a victim of the crime of Domestic Abuse. To report Domestic Abuse contact your local Garda station or in an emergency call 999/112. https://t.co/fYVpQvMuBZ
#LateLateShow
#InsideTheK

#StayAtHome
#WashYourHands