In this episode, we discuss domestic violence and gender-based violence. Annaig explains the ‘quarantine paradox’ and how pandemics and quarantines through history have all seen a rise in violence, in particular gender-based violence, which is a little-documented issue. We discuss the huge rise in women and children seeking support, help and refuge during the Covid-19 pandemic and the strain it has put on the support services. We then chat about the charity we will be supporting for the month of April, Aoibhneas, a domestic violence refuge for women and children based in Dublin.

If you, or anyone you know, is affected by the topics discussed in this episode or this lockdown, please visit - https://www.aoibhneas.ie

Crisis helplines - https://www.3ts.ie/need-help/crisis-helplines/
Substance abuse helplines - https://spunout.ie/help/service/drugs-alcohol-helpline
Domestic/sexual/other abuse - https://spunout.ie/help/categories/abuse-support-services

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