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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

We were excited to deliver the first of our open training sessions online this week exploring the male victim & LGBT perspectives of DV & Coercive Control. Training is free & you can book a place on our Pride event in June by contacting Derek at education@mensaid.ie #DSGBV

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Last Friday our Clinical Manager Andrea presented an engaging training session on Understanding Domestic Violence and Coercive Control Against Men from a Practitioner’s Perspective to staff at the Bail Supervision Scheme 💻 #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl #Education #DSGBV

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Our Court Support and Information Clinics are resuming once again in Drogheda, and will take place on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. For further information or to book an appointment please call our helpline on 01 554 3811. 📍Drogheda #CourtSupport #DomesticViolence #DSGBV

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Our Court Support and Information Clinics are resuming once again in Dundalk, and will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For further information or to book an appointment please call our helpline on 01 554 3811. 📍Dundalk #CourtSupport #DomesticViolence #DSGBV

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Last week, Carmel from our Waterford hub travelled to SETU's Wexford Campus to raise awareness about the work of Men's Aid. Carmel is pictured with Janet Lambert, SETU Student Services. #RaisingAwareness #DomesticViolence #DSGBV

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Monday 24th March 🗓 Our helplines are open from 9am 🕘 We offer a calm, confidential & safe space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age ☎️ 01 554 3811☎️ #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl #NotAlone

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Our LGBT+ Education Officer travelled to Limerick to deliver a workshop to the team at GOSHH on the complexities of ChemSex & the intersection between DV, coercive control and substance use amongst gbMSM. To book your free workshop contact Derek: education@mensaid.ie 📧 #DSGBV

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Our LGBT+ Education Officer attended a RAG week event organised by IADTSU today where Men's Aid & Women's Aid were invited to showcase their work on LGBT+ initiatives and the Too Into You programme. To book your free workshop contact Derek at education@mensaid.ie #DSGBV

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Monday 10th March 2025 🗓 Our helplines are open from 9am 🕘 We offer a calm, confidential & safe space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age ☎️ 01 554 3811☎️ #DomesticAbuseAgainstMen #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Happy #IWD2025 to the women who make our world a better place. We celebrate our colleagues who dedicate their time & compassion to working with male victims of DV. We also celebrate the mothers, sisters & daughters who stand by victims with unwavering love & support 🧡

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Our LGBT+ Education Officer attended an event yesterday for IWD at the Tivoli Training Centre in Dún Laoghaire. Our collaborative approach brings us into contact with important initiatives all over the country. To book a free workshop contact education@mensaid.ie #DSGBV #IWD

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Last week, our Clinical Manager Andrea delivered training on understanding DV & coercive control against men to students of DkIT’s Certificate in the Fundamentals of Understanding and Responding to Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. #DomesticViolence #Education #DSGBV

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Monday 3rd March 2025 🗓 Our helplines are open from 9am 🕘 We offer a calm, confidential & safe space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age. ☎️ 01 554 3811☎️ #DomesticAbuseAgainstMen #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Our LGBT+ Education Officer has been busy this week, first presenting on the complexities of ChemSex in understanding the intersection between DV, coercive control and substance use among gbMSM at a seminar in Maynooth University #DomesticViolence #education #DSGBV

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

We were delighted to attend the launch of Cuan’s Hardest Stories campaign in the IFI earlier today. Powerful stories were shared, and we heard from the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, who gave his commitment to tackling domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Monday 24th Feb 2025 🗓 Our helplines are open from 9am 🕘 We offer a calm, confidential and safe space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age. ☎️ 01 554 3811☎️ #DomesticAbuseAgainstMen #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Monday 17th February 2025 Our helplines are open from 9am 🕘 We offer a calm, confidential & safe space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age ☎️ 01 554 3811☎️ #DomesticAbuseAgainstMen #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

This week, our LGBT+ Education Officer delivered workshops on prevention to TY students at St. Ciaran's CS in Kells, & then at a SU run event at IADT Dún Laoghaire as part of their SHAG week (pictured). To book a free workshop, contact Derek at education@mensaid.ie 📧 #DSGBV

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Monday 10th February 2025 🗓 Our helplines are open from 9am 🕘 We offer a calm, confidential & safe space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age. ☎️01 554 3811

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

This week we delivered training to the team at Meath Women's Refuge on the specifics of DV & Coercive Control from an LGBTQ+ perspective. To book your free training, contact Derek at education@mensaid.ie 📧 #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl #DSGBV

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Tuesday 4th February 🗓 Our helplines are open from 9am 🕘 We offer a calm, confidential & safe space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age. 01 554 3811☎️ #DomesticAbuseAgainstMen #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

🗓Friday 31st January 2025 Our helplines are open from 9am. We offer a calm, confidential & safe space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age ☎️ 01 554 3811 #DomesticAbuseAgainstMen #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Given the high prevalence of Domestic Violence, these figures are only the tip of the iceberg. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men suffer DV, with male reporting levels to An Garda Síochána as low as 5%. We hope this increases over time. #DomesticViolence #DSGBV www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

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65,000 reported domestic violence incidents in 2024

'Appaling' statistics translate to an average of 1,250 recorded domestic violence incidents every week last year

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Monday 27th January 2025 🗓 Our helplines are open from 9am. We offer a calm, confidential & safe space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age ☎️ 01 554 3811 #DomesticAbuseAgainstMen #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

🗓 Friday 24th January 2025 We are open, however, we are experiencing technical difficulties as a result of Storm Éowyn. If you are trying to reach our helpline please leave a voicemail if possible (and safe to do so) & a support worker will call you back asap. #StormÉowyn

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

We delivered the online version of our training on the male & LGBT+ perspectives of DV & Coercive Control to volunteers from Accompaniment Support Services for Children this week. To book free online or in person training, please contact Derek at education@mensaid.ie 📧 #DSGBV

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Last Friday we attended the DkIT RiVeR Project Annual Community of Practice Conference, the theme of which was ‘Keeping the spotlight on Coercive Control: A multi-agency approach’. #Riverprojectconference2025 #CoerciveControl #DSGBV #dkit

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Monday 20th January 2025 🗓 Our helplines are open from 9am. We offer a calm, confidential and safe space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age ☎️ 01 554 3811 #DomesticAbuseAgainstMen #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

We were delighted to deliver our workshop on ChemSex & the intersection between IPV, Coercive Control & Substance Use this week, in collaboration with Graham Ryall from the Rialto Community Drug Team. To book a workshop, please contact education@mensaid.ie 📧 #DSGBV #IPV

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

We are absolutely thrilled to have received a donation of €10,000 from Larry Doyle, Rotospiral Ireland. Larry held a fundraising event in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, in December to raise money for four charities, one of which was Men's Aid.

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Monday 13th January 2025 🗓 Our helplines are open from 9am. We offer a calm, confidential and safe space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age ☎️ 01 554 3811 #DomesticAbuseAgainstMen #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Friday 10th January 2025 🗓 Our helplines are open from 9am. We offer a calm, confidential and safe space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age ☎️ 01 554 3811 #DomesticAbuseAgainstMen #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Monday 6th January 2025 🗓 Our helplines are open from 9am. We offer a calm, confidential and safe space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age ☎️ 01 554 3811 #DomesticAbuseAgainstMen #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Thursday 2nd January 2025 - Our helplines are open from 9am. We offer a calm, confidential and safe space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age. ☎️ 01 554 3811 #DomesticAbuseAgainstMen #DomesticViolence

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Our helplines will be open as outlined offering a calm and confidential space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age. ☎️ 01 554 3811 ☎️ #DomesticAbuseAgainstMen #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl #DSGBV

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Christmas can be so tough for so many reasons. Here are 5 simple ideas that might help you (2/2) #DomesticAbuseAgainstMen #DomesticViolence #AlwaysHere #DSGBV

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Christmas can be so tough for so many reasons. Here are 5 simple ideas that might help you (1/2) #DomesticAbuseAgainstMen #DomesticViolence #AlwaysHere #DSGBV

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

This time of year can be difficult, but please know that support is available. Information on further supports can also been found at www.alwayshere.ie #NationalHelplines #SupportServices #AlwaysHere

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Can you help us deliver our vital services to dads, brothers, sons and friends who rely on our support, especially at this time of year? Please show your support and donate by visiting our website at mensaid.ie/donate/

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Our helplines are open from 9am. We offer a calm, confidential and safe space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age. ☎️ 01 554 3811 #DomesticAbuseAgainstMen #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Men's Aid is pleased to support Waterford Lions Club in their Christmas Appeal Campaign. Pictured at a recent event are Aidan Barrett and Eoin O'Neill from Waterford Lions Club with Carmel form our team 🎄 #WaterfordLionsClub #SupportingEachOther

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Monday 9th December 2024: Our helplines are open from 9am. We offer a calm, confidential and safe space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age. 📞 01 554 3811 #DomesticAbuseAgainstMen #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

This week we took part in a panel hosted by PTSB on DV with Det Supt Sinead Greene of AGS, Suzanna Knight of Women’s Aid, & Sarah Hegarty of Cuan. We also facilitated a workshop for employers on Domestic Violence Leave with Drogheda Women’s and Children’s Refuge. #DV #UN16Days

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Monday 2nd December 2024: Our helplines are open from 9am. We offer a calm, confidential and safe space to talk about your experience of domestic violence. Supporting men from 18 to 90+ years of age. 📞 01 554 3811 #DomesticAbuseAgainstMem #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

What a wonderful opportunity it was to work with front line staff in Tusla, Navan this week delivering training on the male LGBTQ+ perspective of Domestic Violence and Coercive Control. To book a free session, contact Derek at education@mensaid.ie #DSGBV #CoerciveControl

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Men's Aid Ireland @mensaidireland.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

We were delighted to attend & speak at a coffee & information morning yesterday in Drogheda Garda Station with our colleagues from the Breaking The Taboo Network Drogheda. Thank you to Garda Emer Farrelly for organising this event as part of the UN 16 Days of Activism campaign. #16DaysOfActivism

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