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Violence in the home requires immediate attention and action – Cllr Durkan

written by John September 2, 2020
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SDLP Foyleside Councillor Mary Durkan is urging the Stormont Executive to allocate government resources and provide adequate funding relevant organisations in tackling domestic violence, child abuse and family breakdown.

The comments follow last week’s release of police figures, indicating that over 32,000 incidents of domestic violence were reported in the North last year.

Said Miss Durkan: “We are aware that domestic violence figures were rising prior to the pandemic.

“During lockdown we were hearing that charities and support groups across the board were struggling to meet demand for help.

“This is the tip of the iceberg as many incidents remain unreported. Some victims are still suffering in silence. Domestic violence affects men and women of all ages and in all walks of life.

“Domestic abuse is not confined to marriages and co-habiting couples. Siblings and parents, including the elderly, can suffer the hands of domestic abuse at the hands of family members.

“Children who witness violence perpetrated by one parent to another are vulnerable and unsafe in their home.”

Miss Durkan also highlighted the report published by NSPCC NI last month showing the increase in incidents of child abuse reported to their services.

“Indications from workers in children’s services suggest that we are looking towards a sharp rise in child protection referrals.

“This will inevitably add pressure to already stretched Social Services.

“A collective, cross-departmental approach from the Executive is warranted to ensure that practical help and therapeutic support will be available to victims and families in need.

This calls for joined-up action from the social care sector, justice system, schools, mental health services and communities.”

SDLP Foyleside Councillor Mary Durkan

Miss Durkan added: “The sad reality of the past six months is that many vulnerable adults and children were living with hidden harm, missing the safety afforded by workplaces, schools and other social settings.

“Charities and other groups in the community have stepped up and adapted support services, but not all victims have been in a position to access support or advice.

“The Department of Justice and the wider Executive must start preparing now for further increases in domestic violence, child abuse and family breakdown cases and the inherent strain on our social care system and family justice system.”

Violence in the home requires immediate attention and action – Cllr Durkan was last modified: September 2nd, 2020 by John

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