{"id":11684,"date":"2025-02-24T12:03:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T12:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.socialdemocrats.ie\/?p=11684"},"modified":"2025-02-24T12:03:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T12:03:05","slug":"stark-new-figures-highlight-the-need-for-comprehensive-response-to-domestic-violence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.socialdemocrats.ie\/ga\/stark-new-figures-highlight-the-need-for-comprehensive-response-to-domestic-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"Stark new figures highlight the need for comprehensive response to domestic violence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>New figures highlighting the appalling surge in domestic abuse reports to garda\u00ed show that an immediate and comprehensive response is needed to tackle the issue, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Gannon, who is the party\u2019s justice spokesperson, said:<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u2019Newly released figures show that the number of emergency calls to garda\u00ed reporting domestic violence has surged by 45 per cent in just four years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need a comprehensive, long-term response to this crisis that includes pathways into safe accommodation, support services, and a strengthened system for protecting victims at local level.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u2019A multi-faceted approach is necessary to tackle domestic violence. As Safe Ireland has rightly pointed out, we must build not just refuge spaces, but a strong, community-based response that offers real, long-term support for victims.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018\u2019The Government must prioritise this issue and ensure a full infrastructural response at every level of society, rather than focusing on targets for refuge spaces alone.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is time for a comprehensive approach to end the cycle of domestic abuse so we can offer victims real opportunities to rebuild their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>February 24, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New figures highlighting the appalling surge in domestic abuse reports to garda\u00ed show that an immediate and comprehensive response is needed to tackle the issue, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon. 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