Domestic abuse is the intentional and persistent physical or emotional abuse of a woman (and her children) in a way that causes pain, distress or injury. It can include:
Donegal Domestic Violence Services wishes to clarify that the 4Empowerment Programme has been paused.
Donegal Domestic Violence Services continues to provide a comprehensive range of supports to women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
These include:
Safe Bonds Programme
Alongside our ongoing services, the Safe Bonds Programme will continue throughout the summer period, providing dedicated support for women and children affected by domestic abuse. The programme offers a range of safe, supportive, and relationship-building activities for mothers and children, including outdoor family experiences, arts and creative workshops, wellbeing activities, therapeutic play-based sessions, and social outings.
Safe Bonds is designed to strengthen parent-child attachment, support recovery from trauma, promote emotional wellbeing, reduce isolation, and help families rebuild healthy and nurturing relationships. Through a trauma-informed approach, the programme creates opportunities for connection, healing, resilience-building, and positive shared experiences for both mothers and children.
Our team remains committed to supporting women and children throughout the year and is here and available whenever you need us.
Donegal Domestic Violence Services provides a 24hr helpline and emergency refuge accommodation as well as outreach support for women and children throughout the county of Donegal.
What is domestic abuse and what does an abusive relationship look like?
Whether it is one to one support or attending a group programme, find out which of our services would work best for you and/or your children.
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