The penultimate instalment in our series shines the light on the children involved.

What impact does violence and coercive control in the home have on a child and their upbringing?

What kind of support is available for children?

How are they protected under Irish law?

HELPLINES

Laois Domestic Abuse Service

057 8671100

laoisdomesticabuseservice.ie

Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service

057 935 1886

odvss.ie

Westmeath Support Service Against Domestic Abuse

044 933 3868

wssada.ie

Esker House Women’s Refuge

090 64 74 122

eskerhouse.ie

Safe Ireland

090 6479078

safeireland.ie

Women’s Aid

1800 341 900

womensaid.ie

Men’s Development Network

1800 816 588

mensnetwork.ie

Men’s Aid

01 554 3811

mensaid.ie

Move Ireland (Men Overcoming Violence)

065 684 8689

moveireland.ie