Column: We know the horrific details of clerical abuse - but do we understand...
Amnesty International Ireland director Colm O’Gorman explains the responsibility we all have to create a society where abuse can’t exist on an industrial scale, as detailed in the ‘In Plain Sight’ report.
View ArticleHSE reports 9 per cent increase in elder abuse referrals
The majority of alleged victims were aged over 80, female, and had reportedly been neglected or abused by a relative.
View ArticleColumn: Domestic abuse in same-sex relationships isn't talked about – but...
When my girlfriend became abusive I didn’t know what to do. I felt scared and alone – but I also felt that I had to be a representative for other gay people, and that admitting to what was happening...
View ArticleColumn: I’ve been the bullied and the bully – and here’s my advice to young...
When we teach children to ignore bullies, we teach them how to hide their anger from the people who are hurting them. In turn, their self-esteem can be eroded to the extent that asserting themselves is...
View ArticleColumn: We must stop claiming that 'we never knew' about child abuse at...
It’s a common refrain that widespread abuse was only exposed in recent decades – but the real story is very different, writes Fin Dwyer.
View ArticleOpinion: 'On one occasion she punched me in the face numerous times'
In my opinion, all victims of domestic abuse should be encouraged to approach the Gardai – regardless of gender.
View ArticleInquiry hears 1 in 5 boys at Co Down children's home say they were abused
It also heard that paedophile priest, Father Brendan Smyth, was among the offenders.
View ArticleGardaí examining new allegations of sexual and physical abuse at school
Micheál Martin said the abuse happened as recently as 2006.
View ArticleGardaí claim child abuse investigations were badly delayed by Tusla
A new report looks at child protection services in North Dublin.
View ArticleBeating, pinching, deliberate poisoning - 19,000 reports of child abuse made...
The largest number of referrals relate to concerns about emotional abuse.
View ArticleHSE says sorry to victim of 'savage abuse', after apology "misunderstanding"
The woman was allegedly subjected to sexual and physical abuse for 20 years.
View ArticleTD claims HSE manager tried to destroy career of whistleblower in Grace abuse...
The whistleblower alleges the manager “fabricated” information about her.
View Article'Unspeakable cruelty and vicious abuse' - historical abuse inquiry releases...
The greatest number of complaints relate to four Catholic-run homes in the North.
View ArticleAllegations of abuse about another child at 'Grace' home reported to gardaí...
The cases of four other service users were formally identified by An Garda Síochána.
View ArticleVolunteer accused of abuse was allowed to keep working at disability service...
Hiqa found that management at Camphill in Kilkenny repeatedly failed to address safeguarding of residents.
View ArticleNew York City Ballet leader Peter Martin retires amid sexual harassment...
The 71-year-old stands accused by two dozen dancers of verbal and physical abuse.
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