Marchers highlight domestic violence
RAISING AWARENESS OF ONGOING PROBLEM
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OVER 40 men and women braved the wind and rain on Wednesday as they marched from the CCDP Open Door Offices on the Tullow Road to Askea Parish Centre to highlight the number of Women experiencing Domestic Violence.
The march was organised by Carlow County Development Partnership (CCDP) to raise the awareness of the prevalence of domestic violence in Carlow and to promote the services available to those affected.
The march was organised as by Valerie Mcdonald Community Development Worker in CCDP as part of the Women's Aid 16 Days Campaign to make the issue of domestic violence more visible in our society.
On completion of the march Honoria Gilchrist, Coordinator of Carlow Women's Aid spoke about the increased demand across all aspects of the service at Carlow Women's Aid.
Social Inclusion Manager of CCDP Aislinn Brennan led the group in a minutes silence outside of the Askea Parish Centre in solidarity with the women who are affected by domestic violence.
This was followed by the release of balloons. The balloons were released in groups of five balloons, four black and a single white balloon, with the logo 1 in 5, a stark visual representation and a reminder of the number of women living with domestic violence in Ireland.
Aislinn Brennan said 'we hope that this event will raise the issue of domestic violence locally and gives hope to women who are suffering.
' This march was an opportunity for people to push for positive change in our communities.'
Carlow Women's Aid is a voluntary organisation providing support and information for women and children who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence.
Located at 7 Old Dublin Road they offer a support and information service, risk assessment and safety planning, court accompaniment, counselling and family therapy and offer a Freephone helpline Monday-friday. Contact 059 9173552/3 or Freephone Helpline 1800 444 944.
